Unknown American
Whale Oil Lamp

Whale Oil Lamp

Public Domain

Maker
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Whale Oil Lamp
Datec. 1815–1830
Made inUnited States
MediumGlass and tin
Dimensions5 in. (12.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.78.29
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Pine Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg, 1975; given to MFAH, 1978.

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