Make-Do Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1845
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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. A tinsmith likely fashioned a weighted tin pan for this pewter whale oil lamp when it needed a new base.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Whale oil lamp
Date Made
circa 1845
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.1161
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Tin (Metal)
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Diameter: 4.75 in
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