Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fat lamp (betty lamp)
Object Number:
2010.6.1
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 in. (11.4 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (with hanger): 9 3/4 x 3 in. (24.8 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Hanging type fat lamp (or betty lamp) of wrought iron with wick support and hinged cover.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
