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Kerosene Lantern

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Material
METAL-STEEL;
PAINT;
Description
A reddish metal kerosene lamp with glass globe. The base of the lamp is the reservoir for the kerosene. Embossed on top of the base is 'GUARANTEED WINDPROOF' & 'MADE IN CANADA, GSW, QUALITY'. In the center of the base is a burner with a swivel wick. The word "BEACON' is embosed on both sides of …
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Original Owner
Owens Farm
Manufacturer Notes
Both lantern & glass chimney made in Canada
Category
FURNISHINGS
Sub-Category
LIGHTING DEVICE
Place Of Manufacture
Canada
Description
A reddish metal kerosene lamp with glass globe. The base of the lamp is the reservoir for the kerosene. Embossed on top of the base is 'GUARANTEED WINDPROOF' & 'MADE IN CANADA, GSW, QUALITY'. In the center of the base is a burner with a swivel wick. The word "BEACON' is embosed on both sides of red circular top.
Narrative
1950 Marshall-Wells Catalogue p. 712
History Of Use
Metal kerosene lantern used for lighting the way if one was walking or lighting up a room where there was no electricity. Models such as this one required the generator to be preheated with alcohol before opening the valve. A lantern similar to this one
Material
METAL-STEEL;
PAINT;
Height
37.5
Diameter
Outside: 17
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Accession No.
1990.34.1
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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