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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