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1959

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2015

2025

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Oil Lamp

This is a oil lamp. We acquired it in 1959. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Elisha Dyer. It is credited Gift of Elisha Dyer.

Its dimensions are

3.1 x 6.6 cm (1 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Oil Lamp; earthenware; 3.1 x 6.6 cm (1 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.); Gift of Elisha Dyer; 1959-21-3

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