Dietz “Comet” Electric Lantern Vintage-Style Advertisement Print – 16" × 20"
Bring a piece of classic American lantern and mid-century advertising history to your collection with this 16" × 20" reproduction print featuring the Dietz “Comet” Electric Lantern.
The artwork showcases the distinctive Dietz Comet Electric Lantern in three colorful variations: Fire Engine Red, Bulldozer Yellow, and Locomotive Black. Each lantern features the recognizable Dietz Comet Electric marking on its globe, capturing the colorful appearance of this unusual electric version of the classic Dietz tubular lantern.
Period advertising promotes the Comet as a “De-Light-ful Realistic Toy” designed to excite the imagination of youngsters. The advertisement highlights its appeal to young railroaders, construction men, firemen, farmers, and cowboys, connecting the miniature electric lantern with the working lanterns used throughout American industry and everyday life.
The colorful design retains the memorable “Now… Triple Sales Appeal!” headline along with illustrations representing the different occupations, the original-style Dietz Electric Comet Lantern display box, and the advertised $2.98 suggested retail price.
With its bold yellow, red, black, and white color scheme, three colorful lantern illustrations, period typography, and classic Dietz advertising graphics, this print makes a striking addition to a lantern collection, railroad collection, antique shop, train room, office, museum-style display, toy collection, or home décor.
Product Details
Size: 16" × 20"
Subject: Dietz “Comet” Electric Lantern
Company: R. E. Dietz Company
Features the vintage Dietz Comet Electric Lantern
Depicts Fire Engine Red, Bulldozer Yellow, and Locomotive Black versions
Features Dietz Comet Electric markings on the lantern globes
Includes the classic “Now… Triple Sales Appeal!” advertising headline
Features the “A De-Light-ful Realistic Toy” promotional slogan
Depicts period illustrations for railroaders, construction men, firemen, farmers, and cowboys
Features an illustrated Dietz Electric Comet Lantern display box
Includes the original-style $2.98 suggested retail price
Bold vintage yellow, red, black, and white advertising design
Classic mid-century American advertising appearance
Small theantiquelantern.com copyright hallmark at the bottom
Frame NOT included — frame and mat shown for display purposes only
Print Options
Giclée printing for sharp detail and excellent reproduction
Semi-Gloss/Satin: approximately 180–230 g/m²
