Lighting device with can-like oil reservoir (a) and lid (b) with five tubes for wicks. Reservoir side wall joint is lapped and soldered, bottom is crimped and soldered. Lid constructed similarly, but has five tubes inserted through top and soldered in place. Tubes extend 1" from top of lid. Tin-plated sheet metal.
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Shaker Museum Lamp. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=8550. Accessed on September 20, 2024
