lantern
Object NameParade Lantern for a Fire Company
Made FromGlass, Brass
Dateabout 1850-1875
Place MadeUnited States, possibly NY; United States, possibly MA
Techniqueengraved, assembled, mounted
SizeOverall H: 119 cm, W: 24.8 cm, D: 24.8 cm
Accession Number2006.4.170
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Fragile Art: Extraordinary Objects from The Corning Museum of Glass
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless, transparent red and blue flat glass; engraved, brass, assembled. Square shaped lantern with 4 glass panels, one red/colorless pane engraved with a fire wagon and "VIGILANT", a blue/colorless pane engraved with the arms of New York State showing Liberty and Justice beneath an eagle on another side, one plain red pane, and another blue/colorless pane depicting a man holding a flag that says "EXCELSIOR". Engraved triangular corner panes complete the design. The entire lamp is mounted on a brass rod.Provenance
Source
Stradlings
1725-1775
1877-1890
John F. Schmauss
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