Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Description
Pierced tin lanterns were both decorative and functional. While the lanterns cast interesting patterns the limited air flow through the lantern prevented the candle from blowing out.
About This Item
- Title: Pierced Tin Candle Lantern, Houlton, ca. 1820
- Creation Date: circa 1820
- Subject Date: circa 1820
- Location: Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Tin
- Dimensions: 38 cm x 14 cm x 14 cm
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum109 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-4216
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