A seller of lanterns. In houses provided with latticed windows only, candles are usually sheltered by lanterns like those suspended above. One such lantern, with two or three wax candles in it, placed on the ground or on a low stool in a central position, is considered sufficient to light a large saloon.
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Date
1881 - 1883
Contributors
Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author
Fenn, Harry (1838-1911), Artist
Location
New York
Source
New York Public Library
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")