Lantern

• Artist: Russel Wright (Designer)
• Medium: Chrome(?)-plated brass, frosted glass
• Geographical Location: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: ca. 1935
• Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (19.1 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom: "[centaur with bow] / CHASE / USA." Impressed on plastic knob: "[centaur with bow] / CHASE"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 17, Shelf I
• Accession Number: 1992.165.2
• Image: CUR.1992.165.2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Electric lantern or lamp of chrome (?)-Plated brass and glass. Body in three sections with cylindrical forms of chrome-plated brass with matte finish above and below a central spherical globe of frosted glass. The upper cylinder has a sphere-shaped finial; surrounded by four small circular vents and a reeded bail handle of 3/4-circle form attached midway down sides. Lower cylinder has five circular vents on bottom; on side is a plastic knob and to the right and below this a hole for the cord, which is silk-wrapped and has a plastic plug. CONDITION: Plating slighting slightly worn on some edges and on top of finial. Some wear to silk wrapping of cord, especially at juncture with body.