An oil lamp made of metal, has a seperate round central oil container with lid and a spout at one end where the tip of an oil soaked wick could protrude. A pick, for rescuing the wick is on the end of a chain attached at the top of the main base. The base is a funnel with one flattened side.
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Betty Lamp

Maker unknown

about 1800–60

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Betty Lamp

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    American

  • Date:

    about 1800–60

  • Medium:

    Tin

  • Dimensions:

    10 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Burneta Adair Endowment Fund

  • Object Number:

    2016.1.541a-c

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display