Bacardi Lamp with Striped Lampshade
Date1911 - 1920s
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Mrs. Olive E. Carty, care of Ms. Edith McKay, 1977.
Object number1977.103.012
Label TextThis circa 1930s paper lamp shade features the signatures of many Londoners. Some are hard to read but others stand out. Prominent London businessman Joe McManus (1907-1976) is front and centre. Some of his ventures included McManus Petroleum, the radio station CJOE, McManus Motors, and Hotel London, among others.
NameLamp, Electric
