Collection Highlights
Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
Date:
1942-1945
Object Number:
1946.89a-c
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Signal lantern
Object Number:
1933.55
Date:
1883-1900
Medium:
Tin, glass copper, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. ( 25.4 x 21 x 18.1 cm )
Overall (with handle up): 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Marks:
stamped: on top in relief: "R.R. Signal Lamp & Lantern Co./ NEW YORK"
stamped: on side: "Patented APR 24' 83"
stamped: in relief: "N.Y.N.H. & H.R.R"
molded: in glass: "NYNH & HRR"
Description:
Kerosene tin railroad lantern with copper top, wire cage surrounding molded glass shade, spreading wire cage enclosing round base and bail handle.
Gallery Label:
The lantern was used on the New York, New Haven, and Hartford line.
Credit Line:
Gift of DeWitt Lockman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
