DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Star shaped popsicle lamp

NameStar shaped popsicle lamp

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, plastic and possibly bakealite, cotton muslin, stain

DimensionsOverall: 17 1/8 x 17 5/16 x 17 5/16 in. (43.5 x 44 x 44 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.95ab

Object numberFA.2010.97.95ab

DescriptionCherry stained popsicle stick lamp (a) has six sided base and spiraling center leading to a square, natural weave muslin covered box within which the socket is located. The shade (b) is in the form of a large eight pointed star with a domed top centering a small eight pointed "crown". The socket and plug are of hard black plastic or bakealite, the cord of cream colored plastic.