Lantern (lighting device)

Object number
1885.6
Date
1770 – 1820
Description
Candle lantern with pierced tin rectangular frame with stepped top, ring attached. Two pieces of old glass, possibly original, remain; one panel has replacement glass, one panel has none. Receptacles for three candles in center of base. Belonged to William Ellery, hung on Newport's liberty tree. 
Materials
tin
Credit Line
Gift of Miss. Ellery
Object Type
lanterns (lighting devices)
Subjects
Liberty Tree
Related People & Organizations
Ellery, William, 1727-1820 (associated)