Lantern, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern, Kerosene

Description

Circular metal kerosene lamp. The lamp has a metal handle made of a looped piece of flat metal on one side of the base. There is a fuel spout 90 degrees to the side of the handle and a burner in the center of the lamp. The burner has a knob and a small, cylindrical container with decorative holes and a piece of metal in the center that holds the wick in place. The entire burner screws into the top of the lamp.

Acquisition

Accession

69.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"MADE IN U.S.A."

Dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Length

9 in

Diameter

7-3/4 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

McPherson, Roma