Sub-Category

LIGHTING DEVICE

Description

"Poor Man's Lamp" Nappa Gas Lamp brass body. Manufactured by The Sunbeam Lighting System. Chicago, Illinois. Longer and more slender than the No.5 model. Has no trademark

History Of Use

Donated for the George Wall Collection. The orginal nappa gas lights that were in the united church on Broadway. Built in 1923. Were used until the town switched over to hydro/electricity. Still work. The Church burnt down 1970s-80s but the lamps were removed prior to the fire and placed in the care of Ross Van Horn

Accession No.

2012.54.6

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

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