St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Iron double crusie lamp
Lighting Devices
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An iron double crusie lamp, or Phoebe lamp, with spade-shaped pans. Parts include two pans, one with an upward-curved arm with a spade shape at the top, a hanging nail, and a hanging spike. The top pan is removable. Considerable rusting is present throughout.
An iron double crusie lamp, or Phoebe lamp, with spade-shaped pans. Parts include two pans, one with an upward-curved arm with a spade shape at the top, a hanging nail, and a hanging spike. The top pan is removable. Considerable rusting is present throughout.
Archives Work Area ➔ 250J
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Double crusie lamps, or Phoebe lamps, were used as light sources from the 16th to 19th centuries. Oil, grease, or animal fat would be put into the top basin, with a wick or piece of twisted rag extending through and off the tip. The wick or rag absorbed the fat, grease, or oil, maintaining a steady light. The bottom basin was present to catch dripping from the top basin.
Lamps
double crusies
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