Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
ca. 1825
1920.5
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Oil/kerosene lantern
Object name
Oil/kerosene lantern
Date
1880-1900
Medium
Tinned sheet iron
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 in. (17.1 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm)
Description
Oil font set in triangular housing with glass pane and chimney top.
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number
2010.6.8
Marks
Wick adjustor stamped "MILLER & CO. MADE IN U.S.A"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
