Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). <em>Lantern</em>, ca. 1935. Chrome(?)-plated brass, frosted glass, 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (19.1 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris, 1992.165.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.165.2.jpg)

Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Lantern, ca. 1935. Chrome(?)-plated brass, frosted glass, 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (19.1 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris, 1992.165.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.165.2.jpg)

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Lantern

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

DESIGNER Russel Wright, American, 1904–1976

MANUFACTURER Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc., founded 1876–present

MEDIUM Chrome(?)-plated brass, frosted glass

Place Manufactured: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

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) (show scale)

MARKINGS Impressed on bottom: "[centaur with bow] / CHASE / USA." Impressed on plastic knob: "[centaur with bow] / CHASE"

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 1992.165.2

CREDIT LINE Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris

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.

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MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Russel Wright (American, 1904–1976). Lantern, ca. 1935. Chrome(?)-plated brass, frosted glass, 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (19.1 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris, 1992.165.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1992.165.2.jpg)

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