1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

eagle campaign torch lamp

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1860
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 10 in x 8 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0178
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Molded eagle campaign torch lamp features a bird with its wings spread and head turned in profile. The eagle includes raised features such as piercing eyes, feathers, and a beak accented with gold paint. Two brass threaded burners are fitted into the tops of the wings to hold wicks. The body of the eagle serves as the oil receptacle. The lamp would have secured to a gimbaled mount under its wings and attached to a wooden pole. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum