National Museum of American History
Oil Lamp
Unknown artist
This type of lighting device is called a spout lamp. Made from tin, the top portion is a cup-like receptacle with a spout for the wick. The stem has a handle which terminates at the round base. Various kinds of oil could be used to illuminate the wick.
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