Description

Dressel Lantern, circa. 1940. The Dressel Railway Lamp & Signal Company was incorporated in 1922. It was formerly known as Dressel Railway Lamp Works, New York City and was originally established in 1882 This lantern is estimated to have been constructed after 1940 when Dressel ended the stamping on the bottom side of their lanterns. On the brim of the cap is stamped the initials (NYCS) for the New York Central System.

Date of Entry

2021

Lantern Type

Railroad Lantern

Globe Type

Tall Globe

Material Type

Steel

Height (Inches)

9

Height with Handle Extended (inches)

13 3/4

Width

9 1/2

Disciplines

History | United States History

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Dressel Lantern (1) (N.Y.C.S)

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