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Carriage lamps

Scope note

Protected lamps or lanterns, fixed or removable, used on coaches or carriages. Commonly made of brass, they often were fitted with reflectors as well as red lenses to serve as tail lights.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000180062

Broader Terms used

lanterns (lighting devices)

Equivalent Terms used

carriage lamp

Created

13yrs ago

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