Turkish Lantern (a-la Florence N)

[Ynot]

My wife has just asked if I have any idea where to find a Turkish lantern of the type that Florence Nightingale is alleged to have used - my answer was of course 'No, but I'll ask around' 🙂

So - this is me asking...

Needed for a school project in a couple of weeks so she's (ideally) looking for a loaner.

[sunray]

replicas available on google

A local school purchased one recently for a presentation or play

[Ynot]

11 hours ago, sunray said:

replicas available on google

Think they'd prefer to borrow if possible.

Only one I've found so far is £45, and not really affordable on a primary school class's budget. 😞

[sandall]

Looks like a bit of tumble-dryer ducting, 2 tin-lids & a bit of wire- a DIY project for a bored parent? 

[sunray]

4 hours ago, sandall said:

Looks like a bit of tumble-dryer ducting, 2 tin-lids & a bit of wire- a DIY project for a bored parent? 

My first reaction was 'what the heck are you talking about?' as I have always had thisor this  image in my head, the first being the style the school purchased.

However my first hit on google takes me to https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/about/westminster-abbey-commemoration-service/

where their commemorative lamp is this

Followed by a plethora of paintings and etchings within which are a wide selection of lamps:

BBC did this:

The irony is the first hit for me under 'nightingale lamp' for what seems to be the recognised lamp is a doll on Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barbie-GHT87-Florence-Nightingale-Inspiring/dp/B07Y92454K/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=florence+nightingale+lamp&qid=1645189997&sr=8-10

Images like these actually were well down the list in my search:

On that basis I reckon Sandall has come up with a solution but equally  I'd have to start asking; how critical is the historical accuracy for Mrs Ynot application?

Edited February 18, 2022 by sunray

[sandall]

I think the caption underneath the lamp says it all about the various "variations". Presumably you just telescope the whole thing to snuff the candle (or whatever the light-source is), & unscrew the top & telescope the sides to light it in the first place. It must have been pretty dim, but presumably far less of a fire risk than a candle or oil lamp.

E2A: curious that the Westminster Abbey event used a "genie" lamp with no obvious connection to either Crimea or Nightingale (not to mention that it would have been a real fire-risk when surrounded by bed-sheets & long dresses!!).

Edited February 18, 2022 by sandall