A whale oil lamp of blown glass, and tin base and top. The top has punched stars, loop tin handle and the glass has a bulbous (onion) shape.
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Whale Oil Lamp

Maker unknown

about 1880–1900

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Whale Oil Lamp

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    American

  • Date:

    about 1880–1900

  • Medium:

    Tin, blown glass

  • Dimensions:

    12 x 6 inches diam.

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Burneta Adair Endowment Fund

  • Object Number:

    2016.1.543

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display