Whale Oil Lamp, 1830-1856
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Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to buy pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates, porringers, or other household items. Oil or burning fluid lamps provided light on cloudy days or after the sun went down.
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to buy pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates, porringers, or other household items. Oil or burning fluid lamps provided light on cloudy days or after the sun went down.
Artifact
Oil Lamp
Date Made
1830-1856
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.551
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Silver (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.875 in
Inscriptions
On bottom: E. SMITH Stamped on underside of base: I 7
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