Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bull's-eye police flash lantern
Object Number:
1934.97ab
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Tin, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 6 in. ( 19 x 8.3 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on one side where handle is attached: "Dietz 3/ Police Lantern/ New York U.S."
Description:
Black painted bull's-eye police flash lantern with bull's-eye galss, tin door and ruffled top; a small whale burner is located on the inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt M. Lockman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
