Lantern, Candle
- Object Name:
- Lantern, Candle
- Object ID:
- 1969.052.18
- Date:
- 1775-1800
- Description:
- Candle lantern. Wood lantern with irregular cut-out holes in front and two sides. Door in back, hinged with two leataher straps and leather handle on top. Iron wire hasp and hook. Six holes bored near base of door. Tin candle socket on flat, square base that is nailed to bottom of lantern. Put together with nails. Glass for openings is missing.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-13 W-6.6 D-7 inches
- Provenance:
- Objects and manuscripts from the Nims and Knight families of Roxbury, NH, and the Rugg family of Sullivan, NH, given by a descendant, Helen E. (Mrs. Charles B.) Knight of Marlborough, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Helen E. Knight
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