Hood

Object Name:

Hood

Object ID:

1968.029.02

Creator:

Wheeler Reflector Company -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Boston, MA

Date:

circa 1888

Description:

Reflector, tin and glass. Hood with glass reflectors inside to hang over lamp. Tin cylinder reflector with conical top, painted green (mostly worn off). 2" hole in top of cone. Black base, 2.75" high. Fluted tin strap handle. Ring soldered on each side at seam. Interior lined with nine glass panels; an additional seven panels are missing where retaining lip is bent down. Embossed brass label at base of cone: "WHEELER REFLECTOR CO / BOSTON MASS / PAT NOV. 28 1882 / PAT OCT. 22 1888 / STYLE NO 564".

Material:

Metal
Glass
Tin

Dimensions:

H-10.75 Dia-10.1 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jewett

Subjects:

Lamps