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Herndon's kerosene lamp
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1870-1890
- Materials:
- cloth, metal, glass
- Measurements:
- overall: 17 in 4 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0713a-b
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Kerosene lamp features a) a glass base or fount with a round body and pedestal embossed, "Pat. July 26, 1870"; a white and tan woven cotton wick that dips down into the fount; a brass fuel burner embossed "No.1 Queen Anne No. 1", chimney clamps, and knob to adjust the wick; and b) a glass chimney. William Herndon, partner in law practice with Abraham Lincoln from 1844-1860, used this kerosene lamp on his table while writing his biography of Abraham Lincoln. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum