Object Number 1952.0165 A, B

Object Name

Lamp (Astral lamp)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

New England Glass Company (Maker)

Place of Origin

Cambridge, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1835-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; On brass fitting; Stamped brass rectangular label with relief "N.E. Glass Co. Boston."

Materials

Glass; Brass; Iron

Techniques

Blown, Cut

Dimensions (inches)

17.5 (H) , 6.959 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

44.45 (H) , 17.675 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Height and diameter is with shade Diameter of base is: 13.970 cm.

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Palmer, Arlene. 1993 Glass in Early America: Selections from the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. 425 pp.
• Published: p. 340, no. 322, New England Glass Company, Cambridge, MA, 1835-50
[Book] Butler, Joseph T. 1965 American Antiques, 1800- 1900.
• Published: p. 132