Whale Oil Lamp
Object type: Whale oil lamp
Department: The American Wing
Culture: American
Artist: South Boston Flint Glass Works|Thomas Cains|Phoenix Glass Works
Artist bio:  |active 1812–ca. 1820|1812–27
Artist role: Manufacturer|Designer|Manufacturer
Artist nationality: American| |American
Date: 1813–30
Medium: Free-blown lead glass
Dimensions: H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Geography: Made in Boston   United States  
Credit line: Gift of Dr. Michael Heidelberger, in memory of Nina T. Heidelberger, 1982
Accession year: 1982