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Caption

Yale and Curtis. Lamp, 1858–1867. Pewter, Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 in. (21 x 13.3 x 12.7 cm) Diameter of base: 5 in. (12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Samuel Doughty, 27.527. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Lamp

Date

1858–1867

Medium

Pewter

Classification

Fire/Heat

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 in. (21 x 13.3 x 12.7 cm) Diameter of base: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Markings

(1) Impressed on domed top of main reservoir: "--PATENT APPLIED FOR" in circle (2) Impressed on underside of base in center: stamp shaped like a protractor with "YALE & CURTIS" in arch and "N.Y." in rectangular base

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Samuel Doughty

Accession Number

27.527

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