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1860-1890
GUSN-21021
Tin barn lantern. Bottom of base is molded, top of base is plain circle. Body of lantern is glass globe secured by tin framing arms. Tin dome sets on top of globe; wire bail handle fixed at center.
kerosene lamps
lanterns (lighting devices)
glass (material)
tin (metal)
Tin
Glass
LANTERN, KEROSENE
Embossed on top of base and top of dome: ""LIBERTY/ TRADE MARK/ REGISTERED/ S.H. CO. ST. LOUIS""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
20.75 (H), 6.75 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.3972
Missouri (United States)
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