Lamp
Object number2018.56.1 a-d
Made by
Phoenix Glass Company
Artist
Gazoo Fouji
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Date1896
OriginMonaca, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
MediumGlass; Paint; Metal; Brass; Electrical wires; Plastic
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Sandra D. Palmer and Gift of Bob Lanzieri
DescriptionGlass lamp with metal oil container and brass electrical component. Two glass pieces, hand painted with orange, green, yellow, and purple mandala design. Between the glass pieces is a dark, metal oil drum and a metal electrical socket with an extension cord.DimensionsHeight x Diameter (a): 12.75 × 6.5 in. (32.4 × 16.5 cm)Height x Diameter (b): 6.063 × 3.6844 in. (15.4 × 9.4 cm)
Height x Diameter (c): 4.25 × 2 in. (10.8 × 5.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (d): 9.938 × 4.125 in. (25.2 × 10.5 cm)
MarksOn the bottom of the lamp or piece (a), there are multiple markings. The first is "S-4" at the top. The second mark is "~NO~ DUPLICATES" in the center of the base above the Phoenix glass emblem. Towards the bottom, the artist, Gazoo Fouji, signed the lamp. The electrical outlet states "250W 250 VOLTS / GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. / U.S.A."
Historical NotesPhoenix Glass Lamp.
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c. 1917
1935-2015
