Candle Lantern from Henry Clay Political Campaign, 1824-1844

THF127338 / Candle Lantern from Henry Clay Political Campaign, 1824-1844

THF127337 / Candle Lantern from Henry Clay Political Campaign, 1824-1844

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lantern (Lighting device)

Date Made

1824-1844

Place of Creation

United States

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.145.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)

Technique

Handmade
Punching (Surface marking technique)

Dimensions

Height: 13.5 in
Diameter: 5.25 in

Inscriptions

punched in side of lantern: HENRY CLAY

Keywords	Candle lamps Lanterns (Lighting devices) Presidential elections Political campaigns Presidential candidates Stars Sunbursts Lighting Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Whig Party (U.S.)

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