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1760-1800
GUSN-296602
Shaped hurricane-type colorless glass shade, fitted with tin candle socket at the bottom. Pierced tin gallery fitted to the top. Handle attached to the top. Lantern is painted green.
lanterns (lighting devices)
blown glass
tin (metal)
Lantern, Candle
Unknown
17 1/2 (H) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.960
1760-1800 (Late 18th Century)
Possibly United States
Possibly Europe
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