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Primary term

lantern

URI

https://nomenclature.info/nom/1711 (opens semantic view)

Definition

A usually portable device consisting of a metal, or sometimes wooden, framework case, which may be cylindrical, semi-circular, or have three or more sides that are panels of glass, horn pane, or other transparent or translucent material. The framework may also include a hinged door and the base contains a cylindrical fixture for holding a candle or a burner unit. The top has a ring or bail-type handle, or a hook. Typically used outdoors to illuminate dark areas. It is also used to carry and protect the light source from the elements. It is also used to illuminate the interior or outbuildings (a barn, a garage or a stable).

Definition source(s)

• Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, and Canadian Heritage Information Network / Réseau canadien d’information sur le patrimoine. n.d. “Parks Canada Descriptive and Visual Dictionary of Objects / Dictionnaire descriptif et visuel de Parcs Canada.”

English

Term (International)

lantern

Alternative term(s)

barn lantern; sconce lantern

French

Term (International)

lanterne

Term gender (International)

feminine

Alternative term(s)

falot; fanal; lanterne-tempête; veilleuse

Spanish

Term

faroles (artefacto de iluminación)

External term source

Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online

Date created

2010-01-01

Date updated

2020-06-17

Parks Canada code(s)

• 02-00364

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URL

https://page.nomenclature.info/nom/1711 (reopens this page)

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