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1962.86

ID Number: 1962.86
Category: Furnishings
Sub-category: lighting device
Item Type: crusie
Item Name: lamp
Materials: METAL, IRON
Measurements: overall: 3 1/4 in x 7 in
Description: Double, pear-shaped pans; twisted hook for hanging
History: Used by early pioneers, this was a type of grease lamp that was hung on cabin walls. Animal or fish fat was used as fuel and a cotton wick was placed within it and lit. The problem with many of these lamps was their tendency to drip grease along the wooden walls causing a serious fire hazard.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

Bunn family / Famille Bunn person

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