Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Small metal mining lantern. The lamp has a cylindrical shape. There is a large clasp attached to the back of the lamp which can be adjusted with wingnuts. The top of the lantern Has a small, metal hook coming out of the center and a circular fuel cap. The front of the lantern has a light emitter, which is dome-shaped and has a glass screen on the front. There are two gem-shaped glass beads attached to the sides of the emitter. One is green and the other is a darker color. The glass screen swings open on a hinge and there are patterns of circular holes around the emitter body.

Acquisition

Accession

c.57

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"HINE-WATT", "MFG CO", "CHICAGO", "U.S.A."

Dimensions

Height

5-3/4 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Diameter

3 in