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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1947.010.001
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Wrought iron. Egg-shaped base for oil. Front portion of base has hinged lid with slot cut out for wick. Curved, arched handle attached to base. Also attahed to handle with several links is a twisted wire with hook. Wick inside base. Also called a betty lamp.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W009
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp, Semiliquid
Material
Iron
Height (in)
5.5
Length (in)
4.5
Width (in)
3
Depth (in)
1
Object ID
W.1947.010.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1947.010
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.47.10.2
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Circular base for oil with extended portion for wick hole. Half of base has hinged lid with swinging hook and eye latch. Curved arm attached to base with pinion has short s-chain with large hook ending in a point. Wick inside lamp base.
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Middle Attic
Storage Wall
Room 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 08
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp, Semiliquid
Height (in)
7
Depth (in)
0.937
Diameter (in)
2.75
Object ID
W.47.10.2
Accession Number
W.47.10
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