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

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.
Kerosene Buggy Lantern, 1890-1910