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Whale oil lantern

Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-284249

Description

Tin whale oil lantern with pressed glass lens.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lanterns (lighting devices)
tin (metal)
glass (material)
Lantern
Lantern

Additional Identification Number

B29

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcolm Watkins

Accession Number

2000.1696

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