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Lantern

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

Late nineteenth century

GUSN

GUSN-305842

Description

Hanging lantern, rectangular shape with carved fretwork. Glazed glass panels with painted scenes of birds and flowers. One of a pair.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lanterns (lighting devices)
Lantern
Lantern

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest, and Fraiser W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.2826

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