Lantern, Iron : 86.22.008

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

86.22.008

Accession#:

86.22

Credit Line:

Donated by George and Amey Messerschmidt.

Object Name:

Lantern, Iron

Title:

Ship's Lantern

Date:

1930

Description:

Metal casing with rounded front inset with ridged rounded glass window. Bracket bolted on flat back. Bottom hollow. White painted canvas tied and tacked onto top (which from inside appears to be wood).

Notes:

Found by Forrest Bates, father of Amey Messerschmidt, who was commercial fisherman, probably in Juneau area in 1930s or 1940s.

Search Terms:

Transportation
Boat
Fishing
Maritime
Light

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Ship's Lantern

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