Campaign Torch Helmet, circa 1888
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Late-nineteenth-century political parties rallied their followers by holding torchlight parades. Organizers raised banners, decorated wagons and sought out bands, uniformed precision marchers and groups of local supporters to take part in the hours-long event. Many in these nighttime parades carried political lanterns or lamps, while other enthusiastic participants might have worn torchlights attached to their hats or helmets.
Late-nineteenth-century political parties rallied their followers by holding torchlight parades. Organizers raised banners, decorated wagons and sought out bands, uniformed precision marchers and groups of local supporters to take part in the hours-long event. Many in these nighttime parades carried political lanterns or lamps, while other enthusiastic participants might have worn torchlights attached to their hats or helmets.
Artifact
Helmet
Date Made
circa 1888
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.89
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 6.75 in
Length: 10.25 in
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