Lantern, Railroad
Object number2017.66.1
Manufacturer
Armspear Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer
Dressel
Dateafter 1926
OriginNew York, NY
MediumMetal; Glass; Fabric; Paint
Credit LineGift of Judith K. Steel
DescriptionDark gray metal railroad lantern with colorless glass globe. Metal U-shaped hanging wire/handle connected to sides of lantern. Fabric wick inside globe.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 15 × 7.25 × 6.25 in. (38.1 × 18.4 × 15.9 cm)MarksTop has raised text “ARMSPEAR MAN’F'G CO. / “1925” / NEW YORK”.
Raised text inside globe on metal around wick, but is only partially legible due to location: "DRESSEL / ARI ..."
Underside has raised text “PATENTED / FEB2 26”.
Wick knob has raised text on face "DRESSEL / N.Y."
“PRR” logo inside keystone shape is in gray on side of globe and in raised treatment on metal shoulder above globe.
Globe has encircled “K” at top on one side.
Historical NotesLantern used on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Related institution
Pennsylvania Railroad
Terms
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Harry Ash
1935-2015