Tin Lantern
Dateca. 1780
OriginEngland (probably)
MediumTinned sheet iron; glass
DimensionsOH: 12” (incl. hanging ring); OD: 7” (including door and handle); Diam. of base: 4 3/4”
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2015-180
DescriptionTin lantern: Circular lantern with flat base, rectangular box-shaped hinged door with glass window; squared handle opposite door; and conical top with circular hanging ring above a square-shaped deflector/shield. Pierced with various shapes (circles, crescents, leaves, etc.) on conical top and with garland patterns on sidesca.1750-1850
1820-1850
ca.1750-1850
1760-1800
1800-1815
1793-1796
ca. 1810
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1761-1762
ca. 1805
1765-1785