Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1850
01
Artifact Overview
Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass base of this lamp broke and it was given a new base made of tin.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Whale oil lamp
Date Made
circa 1850
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.9.59
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 4 in
Keywords |
|---|
02
Related Content
articleExploring the Origins of Idioms
Idioms are a fascinating part of language. Explore the origins of idioms through objects in The Henry Ford's collection in this insightful blog post.