Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lantern
Object Number:
1920.60ab
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tin, glass
Dimensions:
with handle extended: 15 x 5 1/2 in. ( 38.1 x 14 cm )
Description:
Tin candle lantern with handle made of circular band of sheet metal attached to pyramidal top with star-shaped and triangular ventilation holes; square frame with fixed rectangular glass panels on three sides and hinged door on fourth side encircled by wire cage; diamond shaped holes pierced around base on three sides; removable sheet metal candleholder in the form of a truncated pyramid with circular hole in top.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this lantern was once part of the collection of George W. Nash. Similar lanterns were used by firefighters; however, this one has no markings that clearly identify it with firefighting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
