Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Kerosene driving lantern made of metal and has glass reflectors. The body of the lamp is cube-shaped and has three circular glass reflectors. The center reflector is red, the right reflector is blue, and the left reflector is clear. The reflector on the front is attached to a panel that swings open via hinge and clasps shut. The bottom of the lantern has a round metal base. The top of the lamp has two concentric circular domes stacked on top of each other. The top dome has an inscription. The back of the lantern has a square-shape box with a short metal arm attached to it. The metal arm has a flat plate on the back with two holes for screws, allowing the lantern to be mounted.

Acquisition

Accession

c.57

Made/Created

Date made

1908

Place

Location

Detroit, Michigan

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"E&J", "DETROIT, MICH", "PAT. DEC. 9, 1908"

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Length

7-1/2 in