Lantern, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern, Kerosene

Description

Kerosene lantern with a circular, metal base and patterned vents along the bottom. The upper part of the base is cylindrical and has a circular opening on one side to access the burner. A cylindrical glass chimney is attached to the base and enclosed by a metal wire frame, consisting of five vertical bars and a horizontal ring around the middle. The top of the lamp is cylindrical and caps the chimney, and has patterned vents and a dome-shaped top. A looped metal handle is attached to the top of the lantern.

Acquisition

Accession

c.27

Dimensions

Height

13-1/4 in

Diameter

5-1/4 in