Lantern, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Lantern, Kerosene

Description

Circular metal kerosene lamp. The lamp has a metal handle made of a looped piece of flat metal on one side of the base. There is a fuel spout 90 degrees to the side of the handle and a burner in the center of the lamp. The burner has a knob and a small, cylindrical container with decorative holes and a piece of metal in the center that holds the wick in place. The entire burner screws into the top of the lamp.

Acquisition

Accession

69.39

Source or Donor

Roma McPherson Estate

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"MADE IN U.S.A."

Dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Length

9 in

Diameter

7-3/4 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

McPherson, Roma