Hand Lamps
Title

Hand Lamps

Mediummetal
Dimensions2 5/8 × 1 7/8 in. (6.7 × 4.8 cm)
Donor credit lineAlbert E. Aston Lighting Collection
Object number1977.41.184
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionPair of Hand Lamps made of metal alloy with domed circular feet; flattened double cone fonts with circular; removable burners in place with wicks. Long stubby handles taper toward font. Possibly used burning fluid or light oil rather than whale oil.
On View
Not on view

Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

Massachusetts massvacations.com
SE Mass Visitors Bureau - all here and all near

©2024 New Bedford Whaling Museum

Designed & developed by designprinciples.com