Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Description
This lamp was used to burn sperm oil. Oil from sperm whales burned cleanly without producing an offensive odor.
About This Item
- Title: Sperm Oil Lamp, ca. 1790
- Creation Date: circa 1790
- Subject Date: circa 1790
- Location: Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Pewter
- Dimensions: 24 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum109 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-4216
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