Photo of collection object Whale Oil Lamp — Whale Oil Lamp, 1830–40. Pressed and free blown lead glass, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm). Gift of Dr. Michael Heidelberger, in memory of Nina T. Heidelberger, 1982, (Photo: The Met)

The Met

Whale Oil Lamp

1830–40

Maker Unknown

The American Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Formatted Medium: Pressed and free blown lead glass
Medium: pressed, free, blown, lead, glass
Dimensions: H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Michael Heidelberger, in memory of Nina T. Heidelberger, 1982

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