Camphene lamp, brass, circa late 19th century-early 20th century
Dublin Core
Title
Camphene lamp, brass, circa late 19th century-early 20th century
Subject
Not on display
Description
Single cylinder alcohol and turpentine burning lamp. Made of brass, this piece has three soldered feet on the underside and a threaded interior base. A large spring is housed inside between two bass tubes. The lower rounded portion is oxidizing. The interior tube is taking on a green patina. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Publisher
Elisabet Ney Museum: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/elisabet-ney-museum
Date
1909 collection
circa 19th century-early 20th century
Rights
For permission to reproduce, please contact the Elisabet Ney Museum: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/elisabet-ney-museum.
Format
Lamp
Brass
JPEG
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
L47
L47b.jpg
Collection
Citation
“Camphene lamp, brass, circa late 19th century-early 20th century,” Elisabet Ney Museum Digital Collections, accessed April 26, 2024, https://elisabetneymuseum.omeka.net/items/show/206.