Lamp, Semiliquid
- Object Name:
- Lamp, Semiliquid
- Object ID:
- 1944.012
- Place of Origin:
- Holland, Aka
- Date:
- 1900-1925
- Description:
- Betty Lamp, brass. Small upright, round, flat base squared on back end. Small covered, removable wick pot with raised round tube for enclosing wick on side, which rests in open extra spout. Pick hangs from holder on side. Round, flat hanger at top rear. Bottom is concave. Hanger has inverted keyhole slot. Knob on burner cap is peened over on inside. Outer surface of brass lamp is lacquered. Hanging bracket is soldered to holder along with wick support and pick-holder bracket. Vertical seam on base is rolled and crimped. Base is slightly weighted. Wick is woven brown sleeve over a fibrous core. Marks: Stamped on bottom "MADE IN HOLLAND /AKA /".
- Material:
- Metal
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-4.8 W-1.9 D-2.4 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of R. J. Stearns
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