Lamp
Capen and Molineux
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Caption
Capen and Molineux. Lamp, 1848–1854. Pewter, copper (?), 7 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (18.4 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Samuel Doughty, 27.586. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Maker
Title
Lamp
Date
1848–1854
Geography
Place made: New York, New York, United States
Medium
Pewter, copper (?)
Classification
Dimensions
7 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (18.4 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside of hollow base, in center, from top to bottom: (1) "CAPEN &" within upward arching banner or rectangle (2) "N.Y" in rectangle (3) partially struck stamp of "MOLINE[UX]" in downward arching banner or rectangle [the "UX" is illegible]
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Doughty
Accession Number
27.586
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