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Maker(s):Edward Miller & Co.
Culture:American
Title:Lamp
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:tin
Place Made:North America; United States; Connecticut; Meriden
Measurements:Height 7 1/8 in. Receptacle 3 3/8 in. x 3 1/8 in. x 2 in. Reflector diam. 5 1/8 in.
Accession Number:  MH SK B.13.Q.28.2
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College
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SKINNER CATALOGUE: A kerosene wall or table lamp in tin, gilt painted. Made with a sconce back with hole to hang on a hook and with flat base to set on a table. Front handle for carrying, 5 1/8" round bright tin reflector. Burner of brass for 5/8" flat wick. Wick control wheel marked PATENT. Dec. 10. 1867. Deflector marked E. MILLER & CO. 1872 PEERLESS. Made by Edward Miller & Co., Meriden, Connecticut. Height 7 1/8". Receptacle 3 3/8" x 3 1/8" x 2". Cat. 10/21/1935

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