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Glass oil lamp from the home of Robert Smalls, 19th century. Creator: Unknown.

Glass oil lamp from the home of Robert Smalls, 19th century. Creator: Unknown.

2-832-584 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Born enslaved, Robert Smalls (1839-1915) was an African-American politician, publisher, businessman, maritime pilot. This oil lamp has been converted from oil to electric. It has a hand-painted base that is white with pink flowers. There is a matching lamp with hand-painted glass shade and a clear glass chimney.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Robert Smalls: American, African-American: Politician, publisher, businessman, maritime pilot, former slave
Medium
  1. Lamps (lighting device components)
Picture Type
  1. Heritage art
  2. Object
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3794x4319
File Size : 48,007kb

Aliases

  1. 2010.28.10a-e
  1. NMAAHC-B28743FB17F82_5001
  1. 0990005776
  1. 2-832-584
  1. 2010.28.10a-e
  1. 2832584
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