Grand-Vals Perfect Time Indicating Lamp

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Historical Collections & Archives, Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library, Augusta University

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Glass lamp with wick and glass shade. Imprint on base: Pride of America - Time & Light. Grand-Vals Perfect Time Indicating Lamp. Summary info from the Henry Ford website: Time lamps are much like today's night lights; mainly used in bedrooms. Hour numerals are pressed into the glass reservoir. As the kerosene burned overnight, the diminishing fuel was supposed to indicate the time. Though a clever novelty, they proved unreliable, as the level of consumption was inconsistent. Dimensions: 6.75" H x 2.75" W; weight: 6.9 oz.

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Lamp, Light Source

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