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Make-Do Lamp
Object/Artifact
Carved round base with peg lamp insert from a broken lamp. Base is made of wood.
2023.28.114
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Lighting
circa 1840
Label
Bottom of base
"Wooden lamp, wood base, clear blown glass peg lamp. 19th century: $28.00"
English
Ink
10 in
4 in
3-3/8 in
Wood
Glass