Lamp
- Object Name:
- Lamp
- Object ID:
- 1969.052.31
- Date:
- 1800-1850
- Description:
- Lamp. Pewter. Single lens with two burners. Molded, flared foot, urn-shaped post with ring and short, flared, molded top on which rests round font, flat front and back with slot added to one side. Circular center with screw-in fixture for two wicks, round, whale-oil type. Glass lens is missing.
- Material:
- Metal
Pewter
Glass - Dimensions:
- H-7.75 Dia-4.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Objects and manuscripts from the Nims and Knight families of Roxbury and the Rugg family of Sullivan, given by a descendant, Helen E. (Mrs. Charles B.) Knight of Marlborough.
These were used for sewing, lace-making, etc. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Helen E. Knight
- Subjects:
- Lamps
Electronic Resources are only available to New Hampshire Historical Society members. To access electronic resources, please join the New Hampshire Historical Society.