Lantern, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern, Kerosene

Description

Kerosene lantern with a circular base, and a fuel cap on the front and a burner in the center. The burner consists of a round, wick-adjusting knob, a ring with circular vents, and a dome-shaped emitter in the center. The glass chimney sits on top of the burner ring and has a pear-shaped body. The chimney is enclosed by a metal wire frame, which has a ring around the middle and bars on the side. There is a large, rounded frame around the whole lantern, which houses the cap for the chimney and has a circular handle attached to the top.

Acquisition

Accession

c.27

Dimensions

Height

14 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Diameter

5-3/4 in