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1948

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Hanging Lamp (France)

This is a hanging lamp. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is copper, brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ogden Codman. It is credited Gift of Ogden Codman.

  • PH Artichoke Hanging Lamp
  • bent sheet copper, cast steel, enameled metal.
  • Museum purchase from General Exhibition Funds.
  • 1983-16-1

Its dimensions are

H x diam. (lamp including chain) : 210.8 x 52.1 cm (6 ft. 11 in. x 20 1/2 in.) H x diam.: 125 x 52 cm (49 3/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

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Hanging Lamp (France); copper, brass; H x diam. (lamp including chain) : 210.8 x 52.1 cm (6 ft. 11 in. x 20 1/2 in.) H x diam.: 125 x 52 cm (49 3/16 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Ogden Codman; 1948-4-1-a,b

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