Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Kerosene driving lamp made of metal and has a cone-shaped base. The body of the lantern is cylindrical and has a horizontal orientation. There are two circular reflectors, one on either end of the lamp. The front reflector is clear and has concentric ridges, and the back reflector is red. Both reflectors are housed in circular metal frames that swing open via hinge and clasp to the lamp. On the sides of the lamp, there are brackets, which consist of rectanglar boxes with holes in the top and bottom and screws on the side. These brackets allow the lamp to attach to a vehicle. The top of the lamp is cylindrical with three stacked disc sections. The top and middle discs have circular vents around their bases. A looped metal handle is attached below the bottom disc.

Acquisition

Accession

c.57

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"RAYO", "DRIVING LAMP"

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

5-1/4 in

Length

7-1/4 in