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Record 1 1996-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
DEF

A candlestick or oil lantern protected against drafts or winds by a glass chimney.

DEF

An oil lantern having a glass chimney with a perforated metal lid that permits the egress of air but protects the flame from high winds and used usually on shipboard and to mark outdoor construction projects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
DEF

Fanal à pétrole dont la flamme est parfaitement protégée des intempéries.

DEF

Appareil d'éclairage extérieur composé d'une tulipe de verre abritant une bougie.

CONT

Le photophore en cuivre, monté sur pied avec verre, protège-flamme en verre vert et petite mouchette de cuivre.

Spanish

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