Lantern

ca. 1770

Not on view

In America, the earliest lanterns were made entirely of pierced metal, tin being especially popular as it was inexpensive and plentiful. Later, pieces of thin, translucent horn, as seen in this object, or glass were added on one or more sides to increase the lantern's efficiency.

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Lantern
Date: ca. 1770
Geography: Made in Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Tin, horn
Dimensions: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1933
Object Number: 34.100.188
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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