Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lantern
Object Number:
1940.277
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Brass, glass, porcelain, foil
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 15 3/4 x 11 in. ( 45.7 x 40 x 27.9 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on underside of porcelain base: "PAULDING / 1623" and "660W / 250V"
Description:
One of a pair of ship's running lights; lantern with blue-green lens in sheet brass casing; handle joined to slightly domed shoulder, cylindrical body with angled baffle surrounding lens, and hinged door in back; light bulb on porcelain base with cord attached inside; foil-covered reflector attached to inside of door.
Gallery Label:
This lantern came from Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht when it was dismantled in New York City. All running lights were used to indicate the direction in which a ship was heading so as to avoid collision. This example is equipped with a Fresnel lens.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
