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Catalog Number |
C17.516.1-2 |
Title |
Lighter and Tapers for the Gasolier |
Object Name |
Pole, Lamplighter |
Description |
.1 is a lighter with two metal tubes, one to hold the braided wax taper and one with key to turn on the gas; turned wooden handle. .2 is a partial box of 13 waxed tapers; paperboard box printed with advertising and the manufacturer's name: Houchin Manufacturing Co. |
Year Range from |
1878 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Artist |
.2 Houchin Manufacturing Co. |
Dimensions |
L-29.75 inches |
Material |
Tin, oak, cotton, wax paperboard |
Place of Origin |
.1 US; .2 New York City |
Search Terms |
Gasolier Portsmouth Athenaeum Building |
Subjects |
Gas Lights Pole lamplighters Tapers for lighters |