Whale Oil Lamp, circa 1825

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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. 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 1825

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.3264

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Glass (Material)

Color

Gray (Color)
Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 4.25 in