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Lantern base

Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309099

Description

Cast iron and brass lantern base that would raise candle as it burned.

Details

Descriptive Terms

candle lamps
brass (alloy)
cast iron
Lantern
Lantern, Candle
Lantern, Candle

Inscription

"PAT MAY 10 64 / OCT 31 65 / SEPT 8 68" (stamped)

Additional Identification Number

E1

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 5 x 5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.1769

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