Maker
Cornelius & Co.(American, active 1839–1851)American, active 1839–1851
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Solar Lamp
Datec. 1843–1851
Made inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumGlass, brass, iron, marble, and mercury
Dimensions31 1/4 × 9 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (79.4 × 23.5 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by the Jack R. McGregor Endowment and the Museum Collectors
Object numberB.2004.3.A-.D
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Chillman Parlor
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Hugo A. Ramirez, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2004.
Exhibition History"Patrons Choice: The Silver Anniversary of The Museum Collectors, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, September 18, 2004–January 30, 2005. Millennium Gallery and Public Corridor.
"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, July 7, 2012–January 2, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Stamped on the brass well in an oval: CORNELIUS & CO. / PHILAD. / JULY 24TH.1849. / PATENT / APRIL 1ST. 1843.
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