PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.37
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: Furnishings
2. Classification: Lighting Device
3. Object Term: Lantern, candle
Description: Six-sided vertical box, iron strap handle mounted to top, place directly below the high point of the handle is a tin raised "hood" above central piercing on top (to let smoke escape), front door with central glass panel held in with nails and hinged on the right; two sides with smaller glass panels held in with nails, a solid back and bottom, the latter with a mounted and centered candle cup.
Marked (yes or no): no
If yes, transcribe directly: --
Date of Manufacture: circa 1820
Company or Place of Manufacture: America
Materials: Oak, glass, iron, tin
Overall dimensions in inches:
1. height: 13 1/2"
2. width: 6 1/2"
3. depth: 7"
