Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Lantern

Description

Brass multi-purpose candle lantern. Tall, slim lantern with removable glass chimney. Houses place for a single candle.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1740 - 1760

Time Period

mid 18th century

Notes

Made about 1750

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

32 cm

Diameter

10.5 cm

Materials

Material

Brass, Glass, Metal (tinned iron)

Material Notes

The old inventory cards indicate that the object is made of tin, not brass

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good