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GLOBE, LAMP (GLASS) - KEROSENE LAMP

Overview

Lamp Globe (Glass), cylindrical, open at both ends and tapering towards the top which ends in a lip.

Historical information

The item has no provenance, is incomplete as it has no links to a burner and the exact time period this glass is associated with it holds little significance to the City of Armadale

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1998.37c
Item type
Lighting
Material
Glass
Width
115 mm
Height or length
178 mm
Keywords
Kerosene Lamp
Statement of significance

This lamp glass, likely used in a family home in the early 1900s, and reflects the technological advancements and everyday life of the Armadale community before the widespread adoption of electricity. The item represents the diverse range of lighting solutions available during this period, highlighting how residents relied on alternative means of illumination.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Last modified
Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
Completeness
83
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

Lamp Globe (Glass), cylindrical, open at both ends and tapering towards the top which ends in a lip.
Lamp Globe (Glass), cylindrical, open at both ends and tapering towards the top which ends in a lip.

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