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Whale Oil Lamp by Thomas Cains
Artist
South Boston Flint Glass Works|Thomas Cains|Phoenix Glass Works
Date
1813–30
Medium
Free-blown lead glass
Dimensions
H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Gallery
774
Location
774
Credit
Gift of Dr. Michael Heidelberger, in memory of Nina T. Heidelberger, 1982

Description

Overview Whale Oil Lamp Designer Probably designed by Thomas Cains Manufacturer (Possibly manufactured at his Phoenix Glass Works American Manufacturer South Boston Flint Glass Works American 1813–30 On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 774