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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. 2009–2018. “Parks Canada Descriptive and Visual Dictionary of Objects / Dictionnaire descriptif et visuel de Parcs Canada.” 2009–2018.
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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Data source Label Language Match
Art & Architecture Thesaurus lanterns (lighting devices) (Art & Architecture Thesaurus) English Exact
Wikidata Lantern (Wikidata) English Exact
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