Lamp, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lamp, Kerosene

Description

Large kerosene lantern with a somewhat trapezoid-shaped base with the top edge rounded. There is a burner on the front, which consists of a round knob, a ring with circular vents, and a dome-shaped emitter. The burner is covered by a cylindrical glass chimney. The chimney and burner are covered by a very large, conical reflector with the large opening on the front. There is a bracket on the back of the lantern with two coils on the side that supports the cap to the chimney. The cap is cylindrical and has a disc-shaped portion at the top with a small handle and vents around the side.

Acquisition

Accession

c.27

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"NO. 20 CT HAM MFG. CO"

Dimensions

Height

15-1/2 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Length

12 in