Nautical Running Light

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2011.504

Description

A copper running (navigation) light, that is vaguely shaped like a triangle, with one curved edge. There is a light bulb in the center of the light, with an attached handle on top. Used on the port side of the ship.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Top of light

Transcription

PORT

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Light, Navigation

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Watercraft

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Component, Watercraft

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Water Transportation Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Water Transportation Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

691

Dimensions

Height

9-1/8 in

Width

6 in

Length

5-3/4 in

Materials

Material

Metal, Glass

Material Notes

Copper

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Exhibition

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1