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Whale Oil Carriage Lantern

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309893

Description

Black tin and brass whale oil carriage lantern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lanterns (lighting devices)
tin (metal)
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
Component, Vehicle
Lamp, Vehicle
Lamp, Carriage
Lamp, Carriage

Additional Identification Number

INV 41

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2103

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