Gothic Arches and Flutes pattern
Object NameGlass Camphene Lamp
Date1855
MediumClear pressed glass, metal fittings
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass
Credit LineGift of James W. Jung, Sacajawea #90. In the Iowa Quester Glass Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2012.352
Status
Not on viewCollections
Label TextA whale oil burner as seen on this example consists of one or two wick tubes made of tin and set in a base of brass, tin or pewter. The tubes would connect to the wick within the font. Adjustments to the wick are generally made though round or slotted holes in the wick tube with a 'pickwick.' An example of a metal pickwick in wooden stand can be seen in this exhibition.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Farm House Museum
Object Name: Whale Oil Hand Lamp
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
1825-1840
Object number: UM2012.317
Object Name: Whale Oil Lamp
Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company
1852-1894
Object number: UM2012.307
Object Name: Whale Oil Lamp with Prism Collar
1840-1860
Object number: UM2012.310ab
Object Name: Kerosene Lamp and Chimney
Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company
Object number: 76.22.4ab
Object Name: Kerosene Lamp
Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company
1900
Object number: UM2020.43ab
Object Name: Kerosene Lamp
New Martinsville Glass Company
1890-1900
Object number: UM2007.176ab