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Railroad Lantern Candy Container
Railroad Lantern Candy Container
Railroad Lantern Candy Container

Railroad Lantern Candy Container

Object NameCandy holder
Manufacturer (American (Jeannette, PA))
Date1930-1949
MediumClear glass, red metal, paper label
Dimensions6 x 2 x 2 in.
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass
Credit LineGift of High Bridge #1241 and Mary K. Dawkins, member of High Bridge #1241, to the Iowa Quester Glass Collection. In the Iowa Quester Glass Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2022.22
Status
Not on view
CultureAmerican
MarkingsMarked in glass: USA / AVOR / ¾ OZ.
Published ReferencesRef: Eikelberner & Agadjanian, The Complete American Glass Candy Containers Handbook.
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