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Betty Lamp

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Dateca. 1820-1840
Mediumtin
Dimensions30 3/8 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (77.2 x 19.7 x 14 cm.)
DescriptionA rare Betty oil lamp on conical sand-weighted shaft, complete with wickpick; original surface and condition; New England.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding
Status
On view
Object number2016.25.84
Candle Lamp
Unknown, American
19th century
Object number: 2016.25.82
Weighted Base Adjustable Candle Holder
Unknown, American
ca. 1800
Object number: 2016.25.83
Toy Lamp
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1828
Object number: 2016.25.87
Toy Lamp
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1828
Object number: 2016.25.88.1
Toy Lamp
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1828
Object number: 2016.25.88.2
Toy Lamp
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1828
Object number: 2016.25.89
Toy Lamp
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1828
Object number: 2016.25.90
Writing Box
Unknown, American
ca. 1800
Object number: 2016.25.26
Lamp
William Webb
ca. 1815
Object number: 2016.25.79
Mirrored Sconce
Unknown, American
18th century
Object number: 2016.25.81.2
Mirrored Sconce
Unknown, American
18th century
Object number: 2016.25.81.1
Lighting Stand
Unknown, American
ca. 1760-1780
Object number: 2016.25.86