Pocket Skating Lantern, 1875-1890
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Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Before ice skating became a mostly indoor pastime, skating took place on frozen ponds and rivers at all hours. Lighting companies such as R.E. Dietz patented small kerosene lanterns for nighttime skaters, particularly women.
Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Before ice skating became a mostly indoor pastime, skating took place on frozen ponds and rivers at all hours. Lighting companies such as R.E. Dietz patented small kerosene lanterns for nighttime skaters, particularly women.
Artifact
Kerosene lantern
Date Made
1875-1890
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.51.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Ruby (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.625 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
around outside: DIETZ POCKET LANTERN / PATD SEPT. 7th 1875
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