Candle lantern

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Candle lantern

Entry/Object ID

SS.84.10

Description

Collapsible lantern: hinged, six-sided lantern which, when collapsed, resembles a six-petalled flower; tinned frame covered with bronze finish; panes of isenglass alternate between stippled and floral patterns; five holes punched through bottom, three prongs hold candle in place.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Ht - hanging with handle

Height

6-1/4 in

Width

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 4 in. (15.9 x 10.2 cm)

Material

Isinglass, Tin

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Nearly all panes punctured, some corrosion.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Basement