Citizen's Fire Company lantern

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Citizen's Fire Company lantern

Entry/Object ID

378

Description

First lantern used by the Citizen's Fire Company. Marked on copper part around edge "DIETZ FIRE DEP'T TUBULAR". Upper part of glass chimney is red. Thick wire guard around chimney. Etched on clear part of chimney "CITIZEN FIRE CO" with leaf and flower design around. Brass handle.

Acquisition

Accession

18

Source or Donor

Citizen's Fire Company

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/6/14

Material

Metal