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Shade, Lamp

Object Name:
Shade, Lamp
Object ID:
2016.014.02
Creator:
Miner, LouiseCraftsperson
Place of Origin:
Sandwich, NH
Date:
1986
Description:
Botanical lampshade. Made by Louise Miner, Sandwich, NH, 1986. Signed on interior in pencil, "LSM 2/86". Slightly conical cylinder with wire ring at top and bottom. Brown dried flowers and leaves pressed between white fiberglass backing and frosted acetate facing. The two layers are laced together with tan fiber (raffia?) around top and bottom, and along back seam. Top ring has three arms joined at a small center ring.
Material:
Fiberglass
Acetate
Metal
Dimensions:
H-9 Dia-10 inches
Provenance:
Purchased by donor from a dealer in Concord, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wesley G. Balla
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