Pair of Burning-Fluid Lamps

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Pair of Burning-Fluid Lamps
Datec.1836–1860
Made inUnited States
MediumGlass
DimensionsEach: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.78.9.1,.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Docent Foyer (Sam Houston Hall)
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg, 1975; given to MFAH, 1978
Exhibition History"The Voyage of Life," Houston Public Library, Houston TX, Jesse Jones (Central) Branch, February 1–27, 1994; Tuttle Branch, March 1–27, 1994; Heights Branch, March 29–April 24, 1994; Robinson-Westchase Branch, April 26–May 22, 1994; Smith Branch, May 24–June 19, 1994.

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