Tin and glass lantern

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Tin and glass lantern

Entry/Object ID

101

Description

Tin and glass lantern with cracked globe. large circular hook with loose wire hooking it to lamp. It is falling apart. Glass is chipped and stained. Leather carrying strap is stiff and has 13 holes. Cone like top with star and diamond design. 13 diamonds, half a diamond, and 28 stars. There is a star design at the bottom that includes 22 stars. There is a wire cage around the globe. It is badly rusted. Circa 1850-60.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1860

Material

Metal, Glass