Luck-E-Lite Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Luck-E-Lite Lantern

Description

Luck-E-Lite kerosene railroad lantern. Wire cage protecting a red glass globe, with a steel top and base. Branded with "'Luck-E-Lite" in a red graphic on the side of the metal top. Text on the top is partially obscured, may read "No. 25" and a patent number. Broken off piece of cork in the metal base.

Use

Designed to be mounted on a vehicle and used as a light and signal for railroads.

Collection

John Ricker

Acquisition

Accession

2026.043

Source or Donor

John Ricker

Acquisition Method

Donation

Color

Red

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

February 18, 2026

Update Date

March 25, 2026