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Pierced Brass Oil Lamp
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| Accession #: | 4429.17 |
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| Title: | Pierced Brass Oil Lamp |
| Object Type: | Lamp, Oil |
| Participants: |
Campbell Family (user)
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| Physical Description: | Pierced spherical brass oil burning lamp, hinged at circumference; inside are three concentric rings that float to hold the oil burner level. Separate ring serves as a base. Lamp is 7 1/8" diameter. |
| Description: | Over the 26 years that the Campbells lived in this home, they added many travel souvenirs to the room interiors. In addition to alabaster sculptures and carved music boxes from Europe, they favored popular "Oriental" (Middle Eastern) brass objects, including a brass ewer (pitcher) and this decorative pierced oil lamp, displayed on tables, mantel, or above the bookcases. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Geographical Reference: | Middle East (International); Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Diameter 7"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
brass (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 2019 |
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