Political Lantern, 1850-1880
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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 local supporters to take part in the hours-long event. Many parade participants would have carried simple torches, lamps or lanterns -- like this one -- during these nighttime festivities.
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 local supporters to take part in the hours-long event. Many parade participants would have carried simple torches, lamps or lanterns -- like this one -- during these nighttime festivities.
Artifact
Lantern (Lighting device)
Date Made
1850-1880
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Diameter: 4.25 in
Inscriptions
"PAT APL'D FOR"
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