Coleman Lantern
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The Coleman Lantern is a line of pressure lamps first introduced by the Coleman Company
in 1914. This led to a series of lamps that were originally made to burn kerosene or gasoline. Current models use Coleman fuel
(White gas
) or propane and use one or two mantles
to produce an intense white light. Over the years more than 50 million of the lanterns have been sold throughout the world.
Coleman Company
Coleman Company, Inc., is an American company that specializes in outdoor recreation products. Historically, Coleman is known for camping gear....
in 1914. This led to a series of lamps that were originally made to burn kerosene or gasoline. Current models use Coleman fuel
Coleman fuel
Coleman fuel is a petroleum naphtha product marketed by The Coleman Company. Historically called white gas , it is a liquid petroleum fuel sold in one gallon cans. It is used primarily for fueling lanterns and camp stoves. Originally, it was simply casing-head gas or drip gas which has similar...
(White gas
White gas
White gas is a common name for two flammable substances. In its most common modern usage, it is used as a generic name for camp stove and lantern fuel, usually naphtha....
) or propane and use one or two mantles
Gas mantle
An incandescent gas mantle, gas mantle, or Welsbach mantle is a device for generating bright white light when heated by a flame. The name refers to its original heat source, existing gas lights, which filled the streets of Europe and North America in the late 19th century, mantle referring to the...
to produce an intense white light. Over the years more than 50 million of the lanterns have been sold throughout the world.