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English: Lantern (USA), 1765–66   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Lantern (USA), 1765–66
Description
English: Ebonized and gilded tôle square lantern. Small ball feet and circular stepped top with pierced pattern. At each upper corner, an upright gilded elm leaf. At top, a flat suspension ring. Square bottom inset with two candle holders painted red.
Date 1765–66
Medium gilded tôle (iron, tin), glass
Dimensions H x W x D: 53.5 x 22.5 x 22 cm (21 1/16 x 8 7/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1952-66-5-a,b
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  • Type: lantern
  • Inscribed: Bottom inscribed: This lantern was the highest on liberty tree last night, illuminated by the citizens of the town of Boston with many hundred lanterns on the arrival from London the repeal of the Odious Stamp Act. Boston May 21, 1766. Shubael Hewes
  • Country: United States
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