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Whale oil lamp
American
1815–30
Object Place: Continental, United States
Medium/Technique
Glass, blown
Dimensions
21.0 cm (8.25 in.)
Credit Line
William H. Fenn III Glass Collection
Accession Number1978.715
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass
DescriptionColorless whale oil lamp with plain base, flattened knop above base. Hollow stem with three knops above which is shallow drip pan with folded rim. Hollow neck and bulbous whale oil chamber. Applied handle with thumb piece.