Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Ship's lantern
Object Number:
1941.819
Date:
ca. 1913
Medium:
Brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 7 x 5 in. ( 30.5 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on base: "MARY POWELL/1861-1919"
raised: on chimney and on base: "DIETZ/DIETZ"; "DIETZ/JUNIOR, N.Y., U.S.A"; on pipe arm: "PATENTED FEB 1 1898/.../SEPT. 16-13"
Description:
Lantern with pear-shaped clear glass globe, spun brass base and chimney, both circular wire guard, hand bail, and loop with pipe arms either side;Hindi script around base
Gallery Label:
This lantern is from the steamer the "Mary Powell" (1861-1919).
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
