Lamp, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lamp, Kerosene

Description

Dietz "Little Wizard" kerosene lantern. The lantern is made of silver-colored metal and has a cylindrical base. The base has a fuel cap on the front and a burner in the center. The burner has a round, metal wire knob on the right, a ring with circular vents, and a dome-shaped emitter in the center for the wick. There is a red glass chimney on top of the burner that is enclosed by a crossed wire frame on either side. There are two brackets, one on each side, which are attached to the base and support the cap to the chimney, which is attached to a cylindrical portion at the top. The top has vents near the top edge and a small handle.

Acquisition

Accession

c.27

Made/Created

Place

Location

Dietz, NY

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"DIETZ"

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

6-3/4 in

Diameter

5-3/4 in