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LAMP, FINGER

Geography Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
MediumGlass; Metal
DimensionsA: 12 x 10.5 x 32 cm B: 20 x 9.5 x 29 cm C: 4.5 x 6.5 x 22 cm
Object numberHF.09.06.76 A-C
DescriptionA) Glass oil lamp with a circular domed base that has an etched strip of vertical lines around the edge of the base The stem is hour-glass shaped. The bowl is circular with rounded top and conical bottom. Two half heart shaped handles that extend from the bowl to the base.
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 hinged cover with prongs to hold chimney.