Swedish naval architect John Ericsson used this lantern as he examined the ironclad Monitor during her five-month construction in New York. The light came from a candle protected by a glass chimney.

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Swedish naval architect John Ericsson used this lantern as he examined the ironclad <i>Monitor</i> during her five-month construction in New York. The light came from a candle protected by a glass chimney.
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2011.0672.0072
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Ericsson's Hand Lantern-52247