Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Kerosene lantern made of metal and has a somewhat flat, circular base. The bodyof the lantern is cylindrical and has a burner in the center, which consists of a round wick adjusting knob, a ring with tabs to hold a lamp chimney, and a dome-shaped emitter with a slot on the top. The body is enclosed by a spherical metal cage frame. The top of the lantern has a circular disc with a cylindrical portion on top. The cylindrical portion has circular vents on the sides and a dome-shaped top. There is a looped metal handle attached to the top of the lantern.

Acquisition

Accession

c.27

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"TW & W RY"

Dimensions

Height

10-1/4 in

Diameter

6 in