Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2012.2.1 |
Object Name |
Lantern |
Description |
Lantern, 12" h (handle down), 7" dia base, metal (brass tone) & clear glass, swing handle, top plate is marked "Patented May 28, 1895" and "C. M & St. P. Ry." The clear glass globe is also embossed with "C. M. & St. P. Ry." , bell bottom base, single wire guard and twist off bottom. This is a switchman's' kerosene lantern that was used on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway as a means of communication especially at night when flags and semaphores could not be seen. It was portable and also offered an efficient light source that could be easily seen in a freight yard, depot platform, etc. |
Year Range from |
1895 |
Year Range to |
1920 |
Material |
Metal, glass |
Height (in) |
12.000 |
Diameter (in) |
7.000 |
Number of images |
3 |
Search Terms |
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Milwaukee Road |
Subjects |
Lanterns Railroads Railways Signals & signaling |
Accession number |
2012.2 |