Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
93.19.003
Accession#:
93.19
Credit Line:
Donated by Arthur Paulson.
Object Name:
Lantern, Railroad
Title:
Kerosene Railroad Lantern
Date:
1910
Description:
Metal base, top, and wire frame enclosing glass chimney. Circular vent holes in top and smaller holes in base. Metal circle near chimney base goes through wire frame loops. Circular piece surrounds base and extends to upper main portion. Metal rod handle ends looped through pieces attached to main frame.
Inscription: "NEW YORK / DIETZ VESTA / U.S.A." on top.
"K" in circle on glass
Notes:
See 93.19.004
Donor stated lantern used in Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. Mine as signal light on tram caps
Search Terms:
Transportation
Railroad
Light
Safety
Mining
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