Glass Kerosene Lamp

Glass Kerosene Lamp

Artifact



1968.3.1
1940
Kerosene lamp, clear glass base and fuel tank (oil font), metal burner and wick raising knob, circular wick, tall glass chimney, mantle is missing but there is a fixture from which to hang mantle over the wick, chimney bears the words "Aladdin Reg. US. Pat. Off. Made in USA". Used c.1940 at a farm in Cantaur.
Glass; Metal (Brass); Cotton
"Mantle Lamp Co. // Nu-Type Model B Aladdin // Patents Pending // Made in U.S.A. Chicago Ill." in relief on wick raising knob
Furnishings, Lighting Device, Lamp, Kerosene