Artist/Maker
Gebrüder Bing
German, founded 1863
Streetlight with mailbox
1898–1927
Metal, paint, glass
Overall: 10 × 3 × 3 in. (25.4 × 7.6 × 7.6 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.3975
MarkingsImpressed on bottom: "[GBN diamond logo] / BAVARIA".
ClassificationsTOYS
DescriptionLamppost with mailbox on a green base. Maroon pole with attached gray mailbox. Stamped on mailbox: "LIFT UP / U.S. MAIL". Glass shade with black trim attached to red metal connecting element at top of pole. Object NameLamppost
