Collection Highlights
Wonderful Willie! : What he and Tommy did to Spain / sketches and rhymes by L.D. Bradley.
Date:
ca. 1899
Object Number:
LIB.PZ7.B66.W6
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lantern
Object Number:
1920.48
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
with handle extended: 16 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 41.3 x 13.3 cm )
Marks:
typewritten: on paper label taped to underside of base: "D-12"
Description:
Cylindrical tin candle lantern with conical top and hinged door on one side; pierced with small dots and and dashes arranged in two decorative bands around top, in an arched panel on door, and in two arched panels on sides; circular band of sheet metal joined to point of cone serves as handle.
Gallery Label:
This "Paul Revere" type lantern was once part of the collection of George W. Nash.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
