Go Home Our Logo

Lamp, Electric

Object Name:
Lamp, Electric
Object ID:
1993.045.02
Description:
Lamp. Black ceramic body with gold and reddish-gold "Chinese" design of flowering branches and a cardinal. Brass cap on top of body, tall thin stem with two pull-cord sockets, globular finial. Sockets have brand name in a diamond: "OSTRANDER" with "250W" and "250V" on either side. Green felt pad on bottom with duct tape. Rewired with brown plastic electrical cord with brand name: "ELECTRICORD".
Material:
Ceramic
Metal
Plastic
Brass
Felt
Dimensions:
H-22.5 Dia-6.25 inches
Provenance:
The donor's mother, Florence Merrill Maynard (1906-1981), did housecleaning for Theresa Coffey Long (wife of Denis Long) of Portsmouth, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Jane L. Maynard Ward
Alert: Member Access Only

Electronic Resources are only available to New Hampshire Historical Society members. To access electronic resources, please join the New Hampshire Historical Society.