Tin Lantern

Dateca. 1780

MediumTinned sheet iron; glass

DimensionsOH: 12” (incl. hanging ring); OD: 7” (including door and handle); Diam. of base: 4 3/4”

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2015-180

DescriptionTin lantern: Circular lantern with flat base, rectangular box-shaped hinged door with glass window; squared handle opposite door; and conical top with circular hanging ring above a square-shaped deflector/shield. Pierced with various shapes (circles, crescents, leaves, etc.) on conical top and with garland patterns on sides