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LAMP, FINGER

Geography Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 16 x 13 x 38.5 cm B: 19.5 x 9.5 x 28.5 cm C: 5 x 6 x 20.5 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.7 A-C
DescriptionA) Oil lamp with a round conical base with petal like decoration moving upwards and onto underneath of round oil font. On the slope of the base is a circular finger loop.
B) Traditional bulb-shaped lamp chimney; likely a reproduction; clear in colour; no decorations or markings. Chimney extends vertically then forms a vaguely tear drop shaped section then narrows to the top of the chimney.
C) Metal burner with four prongs for holding chimney in place