Oil Lamp

Dublin Core

Title

Oil Lamp

Subject

Furnishings: Lighting Equipment

Description

One kerosene oil lamp, including the base, chimney, well, and burner. Base is made from pale green milk glass. The well and chimney are clear glass. The well is decorated with stars inside hearts. Chimney is undecorated. Burner and collar is made from metal. A metal section also attaches well to base.

Source

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

Date

ca. 1865

Rights

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, FWS

Format

Dimensions:
H: 27.9 cm, Diameter: 11.5 cm
Material:
Glass, metal

Identifier

DESO 234_1a-f

Coverage

Excavated from the Steamboat Bertrand cargo

Files

Oil Lamp

Citation

“Oil Lamp,” The Steamboat Bertrand Collection: Select Artifacts, accessed March 29, 2024, https://thebertrand.omeka.net/items/show/28.