Lantern
England or United States
1825-1875
Measurements
22-3/4 in x 9-3/8 in x 7 in
Materials
Tinned sheet iron, glass
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.3546
Condition Notes
The glass pane is a replacement. The lantern has been electrified.
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The lantern has a round body with a flat faced window in front, enclosing a single candle socket. The roof is conical and surmounted by a circular strap handle. Four holes in the roof exhaust heat and smoke. In addition, the roof has bands of slits and small holes. The lantern body is also decoratively pierced in S shaped curves.
The lantern exhibits little wear or deterioration from oxidation.
