Hurricane oil lamp
Object
lamp
Object number
1998.35
Physical Description
Made of galvanised metal and hollow at base. Has a glass centre, held in by bent wire, and above this an enclosed chimney. On the side is moulded 'double rings 235, and on the top is moulded 'made in China.
Object history
Purchased for its similarity to lamps used in Turkey and Cyprus.
Personal experiences
Personal experience shared by Gül:
We used to use gas lamps because there was no electricity in the village. It's from a bygone age and is now an antique. Electricity came to our village 16 years ago. Inside the lamp there is the wick, the gas and the glass bottle. The light was never enough but we had to use it. Also, when used in the house, these lamps were dangerous for children. They couldn't be used outside because whenever there was a breeze they'd go out, and we'd be left to walk in the dark or by the light of the moon.
On display?
No