Lantern
England or United States
1820-1870
Measurements
14 in x 8-1/4 in x 7-1/2 in
Materials
Tinned sheet iron, glass
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.3995
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The lantern has a cylindrical body capped by a conical top, onto which a strap handle is fastened. Three rectangular glass panes are set within folded metal frames that project from the cylindrical body. One of the frames is hinged to the body to allow access to the single candle inside. Each pane has two protective bars across the front. The top has some linear and dot piercings arranged in uneven rows intended to exhaust heat and smoke from the candle.
