Amana Baker's Oven Lamp c. 1937

Frank Eiseman's "Amana Baker's Oven Lamp," created around 1937, is a detailed illustration of a lamp designed for use inside an oven. The artwork depicts the lamp hanging from a hook and includes diagrams showing its components, such as the oil reservoir and the hanging mechanism. Eiseman's meticulous linework and shading give the impression of a real, three-dimensional object, drawing viewers into the world of early 20th-century Americana and highlighting the artistry of the everyday. This lamp would have been essential for illuminating the interior of an oven before the advent of electric lighting.