Lantern

Object/Artifact

Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Kerosene railroad lantern with a metal frame, which consists of a cylindrical base, a circular, metal bar attached to the base by six smaller bars, and six upward-facing bars that enclose the chimney. The upper bars have a ring through the center and at the top. The glass chimney rests inside of the cylindrical base and has an inscription. The top of the lantern is cylindrical shape with a disc-shaped bottom that covers the chimney. The top has circular vents along the side. A large, looped handle is attached to the frame just below the top of the lantern.

Acquisition

Accession

c.57

Made/Created

Date made

1925

Place

Location

New York

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"ARMSPEAR MAN'F'G. CO.", "1925", "NEW YORK", "B. & O.R.R."

Dimensions

Height

15 in

Diameter

6-1/2 in