Kerosene Lantern

Object detail

Accession number

2010.53

Maker

Dietz

Description

Black coloured metal lantern with cross wire guard - painted black. Lantern has a glass chimney and two support bars down the sides. There is a line of holes around the top of the chimney, designed for ventilation. There is a single circular loop at the top of the lantern for hanging. There is also a long wire handle that is attached to the top of the side bars.

Marks

Dietz Impressed
Dietz Fitzall NY U.S.A Impressed
C H/ LOC - NOB/ REGD IN USA Embossed
C H/ LOC - NOB/ REGD IN USA Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Dietz. Post 1917. Kerosene Lantern, 2010.53. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Lantern Furnishings Lighting Equipment Lighting Devices

Production place

New York United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

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