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1969.50

ID Number: 1969.50
Category: Furnishings
Sub-category: furniture
Item Type: oil
Item Name: lamp
Maker: Banner/ O.L. & L. Co.
Date: 1868 - 1875
Materials: metal, copper
Description: 4 springy prongs to hold the chimney; wick holder has inscription: turning key: O.L. &L. co. Hamilton;
History: This hand made oil lamp was owned by donor's father, Francois Xavier Seguin, who died July 2, 1952, at the age of 90, and has been in donor's possession since that time. Could be as old as 1875. According to Loris Russel (PM 381) this type of lamp was not invented until 1868, making this post-confederation style.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

French Canadians / Canadiens-français subject

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