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Sinumbra lamp (one of a pair)

(American, 1797–1876)
about 1825–1830
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueGilt and patinated bronze, with lamp mechanism, and with glass shades, blown, frosted, and wheel-cut, and glass chimneys.
DimensionsOverall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Accession number2016.806.2
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ClassificationsTools and equipment
Collections
InscriptionsSigned and inscribed (on embossed brass label applied to tube of one burner): “MANUFACTURED BY / W. CARLETON / BOSTON”
ProvenanceSeptember 21, 1981, sold by Ronald Bourgeault (dealer) to Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, New York; 2016, year-end gift of the Felds to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 18, 2017)