Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Metal and glass oil lantern with a cylindrical base and a large metal frame. The base has circular vents around the midsection. The frame is attached to the base and has six metal bars extending downwards and six bars extending upwards. The downward-facing bars are all connected by a ring. The upward-facing bars have a ring in the center and all connect to the cap of the lantern. The base supports a glass chimney, which is enclosed within the frame. The cap of the lantern is cylindrical and has a disc-shaped ring around the bottom. There are circular vents near the top of the cap. The frame also has a looped metal handle attached.

Acquisition

Accession

c.57

Made/Created

Place

Location

New York, Chicago, Philadelphia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"THE ADAMS & WESTLAKE CO", "ADLAKE", "RELIABLE", "NEW YORK CHICAGO PHILA"

Dimensions

Height

15 in

Diameter

7 in