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Carcel lamps

Scope note

Mechanical lamps which have a spring-driven pump to maintain a uniform flow of oil to the top of the wick. Developed in France by Carcel in 1798.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037608

Broader Terms used

<mechanical lamps>

Term used for

lamp, Carcel
lamps, Carcel

Equivalent Terms used

Carcel lamp

Created

13yrs ago

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