Pierced Tin Candle Lantern, Houlton, ca. 1820

Pierced Tin Candle Lantern, Houlton, ca. 1820
  • MMN Item 16480
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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.

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