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An improvement over earlier lighting, this lamp is like a candlestick with the space for oil taking the place of the candle. The lamp was filled with whale oil, an expensive fuel that gave a clean, bright light. This lamp, one of a pair, is unmarked by its maker.
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Oil lamps
creator Graves Brothers [Henry and Joshua Graves] [Attributed to] |
date c. 1852 |
location Connecticut |
diameter 4.87" |
height 7.5" |
process/materials pewter |
item type Household Goods/Lighting Device |
accession # #1901.11.055 |
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