Oil Lamp, 1900-1905

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Artifact Overview

In the 1890s, artists and designers in Europe and the United States attempted to create a modern aesthetic for the 20th century. The decorative style that emerged, Art Nouveau, reached its peak of popularity in 1900. The organic lines of this pewter table lamp are quintessential elements of German Art Nouveau.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Oil lamp

Date Made

1900-1905

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

95.0.42.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pewter (Tin alloy)

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 4 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: S.M. Berzinn & E. Hueck / 1848 / A/M