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Stephens' Kerosene Pocket Lantern

Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-310031

Description

Tin, rectangular kerosene pocket lantern with handle and red glass screen, "Stevens' Patent" Lithograph.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"STEVENS' PATENT / SEPT 7TH 1875" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

E112

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.1847

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