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Culture:American
Title:lantern
Date Made:late 18th century
Type:Lighting Device
Materials:base metal: tinned sheet iron; glass, paint
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 20 x 6 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.; 50.8 x 16.51 x 17.145 cm
Accession Number:  HD 57.223
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Tinned sheet iron lantern covered with green paint. The lantern has a ring handle over a fluted peak and top with twelve vents, three on each side, and a molded edge. The glass paneled sides have slightly arched tops; the front panel is hinged to open and has a sliding handle. There is a molded base over four, large round feet. There is a round candle cup in the inside center.

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