Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Boscobel House and Gardens

Name/Title

Lantern

Entry/Object ID

IL 62.2

Description

Brass folding lantern: upright, glazed door, collapsible carrying handle attached to back. The back bears rococo engraving.

Category

Lighting

Acquisition

Accession

IL 62.2

Source or Donor

William C. Kennedy

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 1974

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1760 - 1800

Place

* Untyped Place

Probably Northern Europe

Region

Northern Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Material

Brass, Glass

Condition

Notes

Lantern has been soldered closed with a candle in it.

Provenance

Notes

Purchase, William C. Kennedy 8/24/74