Betty Lamp, 1848
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Betty lamps were one of the earliest forms of American lighting, burning grease and fat. They could be hung or placed on a table. The flame projected from the spout on the front of the lamp. This lamp features the design characteristics of noted lighting maker and metal worker Peter Derr, which included a sheet copper bottom and wrought iron wick support.
Betty lamps were one of the earliest forms of American lighting, burning grease and fat. They could be hung or placed on a table. The flame projected from the spout on the front of the lamp. This lamp features the design characteristics of noted lighting maker and metal worker Peter Derr, which included a sheet copper bottom and wrought iron wick support.
Artifact
Betty lamp
Date Made
1848
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
67.6.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 3.625 in
Inscriptions
stamped "P.D. 1848" on hanger.
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