Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
2014.035.034abc |
Object Name |
Lamp, Kerosene |
Title |
Caboose Bracket Lamp |
Artist |
White Flame Light Co. |
Made |
White Flame Light Co. |
Place of Origin |
United States of America |
Description |
Caboose bracket lamp (a) with a cylindrical brass reservoir and a diagonally-ridged, decorative top area. The base is somwhat crumpled with past dents. The burner (b) is silvertone and likely nicklel-plated, and reads: "WHITE FLAME LIGHT CO. GRAND RAPIDS MICH." [Michigan]. The plain glass chimney (c) may be a replacement item. |
Provenance |
Manufacured by the White Flame Light Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Belonged to the Canadian National Railways. Last owned by Allan Nicholson of Palmerston, Ontario. He acquired vintage railway equipment at auctions and sales in Grey and Bruce counties. |
Collection |
Transportation, Railroad Equipment Collection |
Material |
Brass/Glass/Metal/Nickel |
Dimensions |
W-10.2 L-10.2 Dia-10.2 cm |
Found |
Ontario |
Subjects |
Lamps Railroad cabooses Railroad cars |