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Hanging Lantern

Hanging Lantern

Public Domain

Hanging Lantern
MakerAmerican, 1840–1868/72
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Hanging Lantern
Datec. 1840–1860
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumTinned iron, brass sheet, cast brass, glass, and paint
Dimensions20 × 12 1/8 in. diameter (50.8 × 30.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by the Jameson Fellows 1979–2004 in honor of the Jameson Family
Object numberB.2004.47
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Texas Alcove And Hall
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis hall lamp, dating from the 1840s or 1850s, is a design clearly inspired by the Gothic Revival style. The hexagonal tin frame is japanned in a red tint while the rims are accentuated by a series of crockets. The frame secures six glass panels, each one composed of a design of grapes and grapevines against an amber background.
Provenance[Hugo A. Ramirez, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2004.

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