Whale Oil Lamp, 1813-1830

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Whale oil lamp

Date Made

1813-1830

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

76.40.62

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. Preston R. Bassett.

Material

Glass (Material)
Tin (Metal)

Color

Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in
Width: 3.375 in

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