Item #196990 The Lamp of the Eskimos. Written by Walter Hough. An article published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1896; 31 Pages, 24 plates, 4 figures. THE ESKIMO LAMP AND ITS USES.
The Lamp of the Eskimos. Written by Walter Hough. An article published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1896; 31 Pages, 24 plates, 4 figures.

The Lamp of the Eskimos. Written by Walter Hough. An article published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1896; 31 Pages, 24 plates, 4 figures.

Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1896. Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. Item #196990

Hough gives a detailed study of the traditional Inuit lamp (qulliq), describing its construction, fuel, wick materials, domestic and ceremonial uses, and regional variations, illustrated with twenty four plates and four figures. 31 Pages, 24 plates, 4 figures. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Smithsonian Institution;.

Keywords: BZDB395 Smithsonian Institution; THE ESKIMO LAMP AND ITS USES The Lamp of the Eskimos. Written by Walter Hough. An article published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1896; 31 Pages, 24 plates, 4 figures.

Price: £14.95

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