The Hand Lanterns of the Pennsylvania Railroad

by Gregory Pinkham

All photos courtesy of the author.

 

Adams & Westlake brass top, bell-bottomed lantern marked "P.R.R" on the lid.  It has a 5 1/8", green, cast PRR globe that was manufactured by Corning.

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