Lantern, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern, Kerosene

Description

Kerosene lantern made of metal and has a circular base. The base has a small fuel cap on the front and a burner in the center. The burner has a round, wick-adjusting knob, a ring with circular vents, and a dome-shaped emitter in the center. A glass chimney sits on top of the burner and is enclosed by the frame of the lantern, which consists of a circular wire frame around the bottom and a larger, rectangular frame on the sides. The larger frame has a cap for the chimney attached to the top and a looped metal handle.

Acquisition

Accession

c.27

Made/Created

Place

Location

St. Louis

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"S. H. Co. St. Louis"

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Diameter

5-3/4 in