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LAMP, OIL
- CATEGORY: FURNISHINGS
- MEASUREMENTS: 16"H x 4 1/4"Dia.
- DATE MADE: early 19th century
Description
Clear pressed glass lamp (a) and chimney (b). Lamp (a) has drum shaped reservoir with running flower design, hollow hexagonal pedestal, brass burner, and wick. Chimney (b) appears to be modern.
Provenance
Belonged to Sam and Margaret Lea Houston. Apparently passed down to his grand-daughter Mrs. John of La Porte. She gave the lamp to Mrs. Edna Purifoy, her neighbor.
- ASSOCIATED VETERAN: Houston, Sam
- ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUAL: Houston, Margaret Lea, Mrs. John, and Edna Purifoy
- CREDIT LINE: Purifoy, Cecil, Jr.
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