Collection Highlights
Portrait of two girls
Date:
Object Number:
PR.012.1.326.Box12
Medium:
Ambrotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lantern
Object Number:
1941.1052
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
with handle down: 10 1/2 x 6 in. ( 26.7 x 15.2 cm )
with handle up: 17 1/2 x 6 in. ( 44.4 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on base: "POST & CO./MAKERS/CIN. O"
Description:
Glass globe enclosed in wire frame, domed foot, circular top with domed chimney, bail handle.
Gallery Label:
This type of lnatern was used on steamers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Enoch G. Megreve
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
