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Object Timeline

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1966

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Eclipse Lamp, 1966

This is a Lamp. It was manufactured by Artemide S.p.A.. It is dated 1966 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is enameled metal, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

  • Lamp
  • enamelled brass.
  • Courtesy ED by Ellen DeGeneres.
  • 28.2016.1

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 18 x 11.5 cm (7 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Eclipse Lamp, 1966; Manufactured by Artemide S.p.A. (Italy); Italy; enameled metal, plastic; H x diam.: 18 x 11.5 cm (7 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-81

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