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A work made of glass.

Pair of Lamps

1835–40

Attributed to Union Glass Works (American, active 1826–44) Kensington, Philadelphia

Kensington

These lamps were made to burn oil. The brass collars allowed wicks and glass shades to be screwed tightly to the tops. The shades fit over the wicks and aided in illuminating a room by diffusing the light of the flame.

Glass

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