Kerosene Buggy Lantern, 1890-1910
THF77284 / Kerosene Buggy Lantern, 1890-1910
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Artifact Overview
R. E. Dietz Company's "Buckeye" was one of its most popular-selling dash lamps. This lamp could be clip-mounted to the dash of a horse-drawn buggy to help the vehicle be seen by others traveling the dark roads. The lamp could also be hung on a wall or carried by the bail handle -- a very handy lamp to have around.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lantern (Lighting device)
Date Made
1890-1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
62.70.376
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 19 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 6 in
Inscriptions
Bracket on back: DIETZ/ BUCKEYE DASH LAMP
On top of font one side of filler hole: DIETZ [and on other] NEW YORK/ U.S.A.
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