lamp

Mediummetal

Dimensions49 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (125.7 × 29.2 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Gordon Bond

Object numberPC1976.98.25

DescriptionThis lamp is constructed of glass and metal, and is a gift from Gordon Bond (1917-1976). The Bond family were the founders of the G. W Bond and Brother Company, specializing in wool in Española. They gained so much popularity that Española's population grew over twenty times larger during the 1880s. The lamp features a metal ceiling attachment, serving as the support when mounting the lamp. Below the top portion, a metal chain with a piece of cord material woven through it holds the white, glass lamp shade, which encompasses a glossy surface appearance. The lampshade itself includes rounded edges with a flattened top, held in place with a metal, bronze-colored piece similar to the top mounting portion of the lamp. The lamp appears to be based on the industrial style of furnishings popular during the early to mid-twentieth century due to its practical look mixed with subtle decorative elements. The lamp likely originates from the historical Bond House in Española, built in the late nineteenth century by Frank Bond, and included on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1978. Known today as the Bond House and Cultural Center, it highlights and preserves the history of New Mexico's pioneering mercantiles and serves the community.

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