Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Lantern, Kerosene |
Description |
Dietz Kerosene Lantern: Hy Lo 6H Loc Nob - Purchased at First Church Rummage Sale, 5/2016 Hy-Lo: The Hy-Lo (stands for "High Performance-Low Price") was used extensively by contractors of public works, railroad and trolley builders, sewer and dam builders. Dietz produced the Hy-Lo from 1912 to about 1947, and was the least expensive hot blast lantern they offered after 1912. The most notable feature of the Hy-Lo is the "simple lift," which is just a wire loop and a thumb rest instead of a lift lever. From 1912 to 1913 the Hy-Lo lantern was made with square air tubes. From 1913 to 1920 the Hy-Lo lantern had un-reinforced, (smooth,) round tubes. From 1920 to the end of production in about 1947 the Hy-Lo was produced with air tubes that have a vertical reinforcement bead only. Most Hy-Lo lanterns had a round tank with a flat top, however, an unmarked square tank version was also produced after 1920. More Hy-Lo's were sold with red globes than with clear globes because of the intended application as a contractor warning lantern. The pre-1920 and square tank versions are considerably more rare that the later models, especially in good condition. Copyright © 1997 - 2011 W.T. Kirkman All Rights Reserved |
Collection |
Bedford Historical Society Collection |
Catalog Number |
2016.999.154 |