Pierced tin Paul Revere type candle lantern

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Pierced tin "Paul Revere" type candle lantern

Entry/Object ID

102

Description

Pierced tin "Paul Revere" type candle lantern. There is a large hook at top and a hinge door that opens. There is a flowing design all throughout the piece. There are also several dents and it is very rusted.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1900

Notes

looks machine punched which began in 1850 as opposed to hand punched. replicas also made in 20th century so hard to date

Material

Metal