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This stable lantern is from Ardoyne in Aberdeenshire. Made of tin, it dates from the 19th century.

The candle lantern has been painted red and contains a length of candle in the socket. There is a light wire handle for suspension.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-304-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGK 14
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Tin, red painted with wire handle / wax
  Booat / lantern / candle
  
• Dimensions: 8.25" H x 4.00" L x 4.00" W / 2.50" L candle
  
• What: Booat / lantern / candle
  
• Subject: Lighting - lanterns - acetylene, carbide (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Ardoyne
  Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Ardoyne
  
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• Description: Candle lantern or 'Booat' of red painted tin, containing a length of candle in the socket, from Ardoyne, Aberdeenshire, 19th century
  
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