Lamp
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| Nom de l'objet : | Lamp |
| Type de l'objet : | Oil |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Category 4: Tools & Equipment for Materials |
| Discipline : | Local Culture |
| Matériaux : | glass fabric, wool metal, brass |
| Technique de fabrication : | molded, factory cut, hand cast, factory |
| Numéro d'accession : | SM 1980.305 A-B |
| Province d'utilisation : | New Brunswick |
| Pays d'utilisation : | Canada |
| Culture : | Canadian |
| Description : | The oil lamp is made of clear glass. The base which contains the oil is spherical in shape and sits on an elevated glass pedestal shape. It has a glass finger holder attached. This would be used for carrying the lamp. Above the container holding the oil is a pronged brass attachment with serves as a holder for the globe. This attachment also serves as a holder for the wick which is centered in it. The glass shade is clear and is accented with a bumpy design on top of opening. |
| Commentaires : | An oil lamp is an object used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oil-based fuel source. The use of oil lamps began thousands of years ago and continues to this day, although not commonly anymore. Oil lamps are a form of lighting, and were used as an alternative to candles before the use of electric lights. Starting in 1780, the Argand lamp quickly replaced other oil lamps still in their basic ancient form. These in turn were replaced by the kerosene lamp in about 1850. In small towns and rural areas the latter continued in use well into the 20th century, until such areas were finally electrified and light bulbs could be used. An oil lamp is an object used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oil-based fuel source. The use of oil lamps began thousands of years ago and continues to this day, although not commonly anymore. Oil lamps are a form of lighting, and were used as an alternative to candles before the use of electric lights. Starting in 1780, the Argand lamp quickly replaced other oil lamps still in their basic ancient form. These in turn were replaced by the kerosene lamp in about 1850. In small towns and rural areas the latter continued in use well into the 20th century, until such areas were finally electrified and light bulbs could be used. An oil lamp is an object used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oil-based fuel source. The use of oil lamps began thousands of years ago and continues to this day, although not commonly anymore. Oil lamps are a form of lighting, and were used as an alternative to candles before the use of electric lights. Starting in 1780, the Argand lamp quickly replaced other oil lamps still in their basic ancient form. These in turn were replaced by the kerosene lamp in about 1850. In small towns and rural areas the latter continued in use well into the 20th century, until such areas were finally electrified and light bulbs could be used. (Wikapedia) |
| Fonctions : | This lamp was used by the Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph in Miramichi, NB. |
| Hauteur : | 19.6 cm |
| Mention de crédit - Image : | For copyright contact St. Michael's Museum. |
| Établissement : | St. Michael's Museum & Genealogical Centre |
| Ville de l'établissement : | Miramichi |
| Province de l'établissement : | New Brunswick |
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