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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - Oct 29 2019 : 12:00:53 PM
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I saw this on another site. You put either one of those little battery lights or a small tea light in side and it makes a really pretty light. This old lateran has a red globe, I have another one that has a blue globe. I tried it with a small tea light and it was really pretty.
I don't remember where I got the laterans but when I was looking at them the other day I thought I should make use of them. So Richard painted them for me, and there it is.
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2019 : 8:28:50 PM
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It's beautiful. I bet it looks awesome when you have the lights off.
Farmgirl 7774
Never miss a sunset
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2019 : 8:46:34 PM
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Hi Nancy,
Really cute lantern but don't put a red light on your front porch. You might get unwanted company.
TW
STAND FOR THE FLAG...KNEEL AT THE CROSS !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2019 : 06:02:13 AM
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Right your are Texas Nancy, I better keep it in the house. Just another example of Farm girls helping each other.
Nancy Jo
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2019 : 06:21:06 AM
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I have one just like it. It is an old railroad lantern. Mine has “Long Island Railroad” on the glass. I did this same thing a few years back (it was on my blog at the time). It isn’t the easiest to do, as the bottom isn’t fitted for a tea light, however, a canning jar lid fits inside the bottom. You just have to take the whole thing apart every time. I moved mine to a hook in the kitchen because after awhile, it started to weather.
I am curious...why do you not want a red light on the porch? What does it signify? I have not heard anything about that...
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2019 : 11:41:21 AM
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Nicole - Houses of ill repute used to have red torchlights. I believe the custom came from railroad men hanging their lanterns there before they entered.
Judith
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2019 : 1:37:51 PM
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The railroad men used their red lanterns hung outside so they could be found in case of an emergency according to legend and folklore.
TW
STAND FOR THE FLAG...KNEEL AT THE CROSS !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2019 : 02:16:05 AM
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The lantern looks great. Enjoy it.
Farming in WI
Michele
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2019 : 06:45:13 AM
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ROTFL!!!! Oh my goodness, I NEVER thought of that with my lantern! Too funny. I suppose that is what is meant by “red light district”?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2019 : 10:38:44 AM
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Nancy, what a great idea for using your lantern!!! I think the red one will be especially fun at Christmas and Fourth of July decorating. Enjoy your new repurposing for such a nice example of a past era.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2019 : 07:02:08 AM
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What a great idea Nancy! Perfect way to put it to use.
~Denise
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"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
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A good idea. I think
