Dietz & Co.
Hanging Lantern

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MakerAttributed to Dietz & Co. (American, 1840–1868/72)American, 1840–1868/72

CultureAmerican

Titles

Hanging Lantern

Datec. 1840–1860

Made inNew York, New York, United States

MediumTin and glass

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

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

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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