Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Museum Collections
Lantern
Object Number:
1940.278
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Brass, glass, porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 11 in. ( 46.4 x 40 x 27.9 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on underside of porcelain base: "PAULDING / 1623" and "660W / 250V"
paper seal: affixed to underside of porcelain base: "INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS / ORGANIZED . . . [illegible] / SERIES G / 17. . . 150"
Description:
One of a pair of ship's running lights; lantern with ruby 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; 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.
