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At 11:57 AM 05/11/2000 -0400, Michael J. Blitch wrote:
>I am looking to identify any history or information about an artifact.
>The item in question is a large kerosene lantern with red insert) that
>was recovered from the Fantastico. The wreck was a Honduras freighter
>and sank off of Ft. Meyers in 1993. 
>
>I am trying to determine the company that makes it. A part of the
>wording has rusted off, but I can read the first portion of the top
>line to say " M.L. P " The rest of the letter is mostly rusted off,
>but looks to be the start of a 'P', 'F', or a 'R'.
>The nest line has " MANTR " stamped in with the rest rusted off.
>If anyone has any idea os where I can start to look for the history, I
>would be appreciative.

Try to make this out of it:

M.L.C. = Mantle Lamp Co.

If its a "p" it may be the beginning of the word patented and patents pending.

Mantle Lamp Company, Chicago,Ill
Made in USA




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