Make-Do Whale Oil Lamp, 1850-1883
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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
1850-1883
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Font made in United States; candle holder made in England
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.9.58
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Color
Gray (Color)
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 9 in
Inscriptions
on bottom, inside logo:
PERRY / SON / CO
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