Lantern
- Object Name:
- Lantern
- Object ID:
- 1938.008.48
- Creator:
- Arnold, Francis
Manufacturer - Date:
- 1854
- Description:
- Patented Stove and Lantern combined, manufactured by Francis Arnold, Middle Haddam, CT, 1854. Iron top with scalloped edges supported by eight rods on raised round tin bottom. In corners of cast iron top are cast patterns in relief of fleur de lis and ribbons and/or swags that are symmetrical that are cast into slightly L-shaped vents that are part of the pattern. Between top plate and bottom is round glass holder with burner inside - three short wick-holders on top. Wire handle with wooden holder for carrying. Wire attached to one side of top resembling small fence to perhaps keep a pot on top from fallling off. Round lid on iron top is removable and reads "ARNOLD'S COMBINED STOVE & LANTERN / PATENTED APRIL 11 1845 / MANUFACTURED AT MIDDLE HADDAM CT."
- Material:
- Metal
Glass
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-13.7 W-8.6 D-7.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Could be used as a stove on which to warm drinks, or as a foot warmer when traveling, or as a lantern when carried by handle.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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