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Gift of John Loeb, 1991.130.2  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Galvanized Running Light (Starboard)
Gift of John Loeb, 1991.130.2 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Galvanized Running Light (Starboard)

ManufacturerManufactured by Wilcox Crittenden & Co. American, founded 1847
Dateabout 1940
MediumMetal, glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height): 13 5/8in. (34.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of John Loeb
DescriptionLamp is made to fit into a corner - three sides, two are flat and the front is curved with a piece of thick, curved, green, glass. Holes punched in a design around the top of lamp and the same design on right side bottom. Right side also has mount to hang lamp, and there is a circular ring on top of lamp to carry or hang. Also on right, a plaque with the name of the company.
Object number1991.130.2
MarkingsOn metal plaque: "WILCOX, CRITTENDEN & CO., INC./ [here is inscribed a logo with a "C" overlaying a "W"]/MIDDLETOWN, CONN., U.S.A."
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