Lantern with glass lens
Object/Artifact
Lightweight metal lantern with latching clear glass lens, triple-roofed vented chimney and wire handle. Lantern burned a liquid fuel like kerosene or oil that was held in a reservoir in the base. Wick is missing. Glass lens and lens rim is broken. Spring-tension clip on back suggest lamp could be attached to a boat, carriage or fence post. Body of lantern is covered in fine haze of rust.
2022.11.44
11-1/2 in
6 in
Garage, History Center
02/22/2022
02/22/2022