Title

Kerosene Presentation Lantern

Mediumbrass, glass
Dimensions[H]18 1/4" __[W] __[D] __[Dia]5 5/8" (base)
Donor credit line given by grandson of Captain Hamblin: Robert Henry Hamblin
Object number1995.7
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionKerosene lantern with brass base and top and circular handle. Base with band of brass with cut out six-pointed stars. Eight brass rods bend around glass to meet top brass with band which has cut out six-pointed stars and diamond shapes. Glass middle with pear shape engraved with the name of Capt. C. O. Hamblin and engraved feathery surround.ProvenanceNew Bedford whaling, ship captain
On View
Not on view
2001.100.278
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