W. B. Brown Co. Lamp
Name/Title
W. B. Brown Co. LampEntry/Object ID
1995.13.1Description
Dark-stained oak Craftsman lamp with a shade incorporating four panels of green milky slag glass. It has all of its original parts and works well.Use
Desk or tabletop lightingContext
Wesley Adams acquired this lamp new, via mail order around 1913, and it sat on his desk his entire life. It is an exemplary piece of Craftsman furniture, made for everyday use in the average home.Collection
City History CollectionCataloged By
Carl PattersonAcquisition
Accession
1995.13Source or Donor
Pearl AdamsAcquisition Method
GiftFurniture Details
Furniture Type
Lamp - DeskFurniture Style
Arts & CraftsModel/Pattern Number
223Made/Created
Manufacturer
W. B. Brown Lamp CompanyDate made
circa 1912Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
BlufftonState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
This lamp was no. 223 in the WB Brown 1912 catalog.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
The maker's stamp on the front of the base reads, "Patented August 7... W.B Bro.. Bl.."Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Lamp, DeskNomenclature Primary Object Term
LampNomenclature Sub-Class
Lighting DevicesNomenclature Class
Lighting EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Lamps, Lighting, Arts & craftsDimensions
Height
23-3/4 inWidth
14-3/4 inMaterial
Wood, Glass - SlagColor
Brown, Green, WhiteLocation
Location
Cabinet
W. Adams Display 1Room
North GalleryBuilding
Museum MainCategory
ExhibitDate
November 10, 2017Location
Room
Side Storage RoomBuilding
Museum MainCategory
StorageCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Mar 1, 1995Examined By
Marjorie KilpatrickNotes
Lamp is in excellent shape, exhibiting a little wear and some dirt on the glass. There is also some oxidation on the metal frame inside the shade. The lamp has its original electrical components and works fine.Valuations
Value
$600.00Estimator
James McElroyDate
Apr 15, 1996Notes
"Great piece, excellent condition and very desirable in today's market."Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Wesley AdamsNotes
Wesley Adams purchased this lamp new around 1914 via mail orderRelated Events
Event
Oakland 150th Anniversary CelebrationWeb Links and URLs
Website with detailed info on the W.B. Brown Lamp Co.Provenance
Notes
Pearl Adams noted that her father had bought this lamp new via mail order and had it on his desk his entire life. She inherited it, and as she was downsizing she determined to donate it to the museum.Exhibitions
Wesley Adams: From England to Oakland!
Light me up! A History of Electric Lighting