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Oil Lamp

Probably New England Glass Company American
1830–40
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Oil Lamp
  • Maker: Probably New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1818–1888)
  • Date: 1830–40
  • Geography: Probably made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Pressed and free-blown white opaque glass
  • Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (34.3 x 7.9 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, 1980
  • Object Number: 1980.511.2
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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