Image

40-017-238.jpg

Ephraim Capen

Camphene Lamp

Description

Maker

Ephraim Capen (American), designer
George Molineux (American), designer

Title

Camphene Lamp

Year

ca. 1850

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

pewter

Geography

Place Made: New York

Dimensions

Height: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: On base: CAPEN & and l.N. Y.MOLINEUX

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of John F. Street

Object Number

40.017.238

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Lighting Unplugged
Jul 12, 1996 – Oct 13, 1996
Pendleton Pantry
Jan 01, 1995

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Tombstone

Ephraim Capen (American), designer
George Molineux (American), designer
Camphene Lamp, ca. 1850
Pewter
Height: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 inches)
Bequest of John F. Street 40.017.238

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