Lantern

Lantern

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Description
Hand lantern (oil lamp) used at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
lantern
Measurements
overall: 5 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in; 14.605 cm x 16.51 cm x 9.525 cm
overall: 5 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in; 14.605 cm x 16.51 cm x 9.525 cm
ID Number
2005.3085.15
catalog number
2005.3085.15
nonaccession number
2005.3085
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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