Part of an old map of the San Jacinto area from the Texas Revolution

LAMP, OIL

CATEGORY: FURNISHINGS
MEASUREMENTS: 16"H x 4 1/4"Dia.
DATE MADE: early 19th century

Description

Clear pressed glass lamp (a) and chimney (b). Lamp (a) has drum shaped reservoir with running flower design, hollow hexagonal pedestal, brass burner, and wick. Chimney (b) appears to be modern.

Provenance

Belonged to Sam and Margaret Lea Houston. Apparently passed down to his grand-daughter Mrs. John of La Porte. She gave the lamp to Mrs. Edna Purifoy, her neighbor.

ASSOCIATED VETERAN: Houston, Sam
ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUAL: Houston, Margaret Lea, Mrs. John, and Edna Purifoy
CREDIT LINE: Purifoy, Cecil, Jr.