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This, the first comprehensive guide to American outdoor lanterns, gives the reader information available nowhere else.

Bound to become the definitive work on the subject, this book is a solid resource for hobbyists, railroad enthusiasts, antique dealers, private collectors and museums, historians interested in lantern history, and admirers of old lanterns.

This book will tell you about the role of lanterns in 19th century and early 20th century American commerce

Details on major lantern manufacturers, including dates of operation and much much more!

Book 1 covers Dietz, Adams and Westlake (Adlake), Armspear, Embury, Defiance, Steam Gauge & Lantern, Nail City / Wheeling Stamping, D.D. Miller, Dennis & Wheeler, Chicago Manufacturing, Mayrose and Kelly companies.