Political Lantern, 1860-1880

Summary

Late-nineteenth-century political parties rallied their supporters by holding torchlight parades. In the evening, marchers lit up the street carrying torches, lamps and lanterns. Inexpensive paper lanterns glowed with the image or name of the party's candidate or other patriotic imagery. This accordion-pleated lantern is decorated simply with stars and stripes.

Late-nineteenth-century political parties rallied their supporters by holding torchlight parades. In the evening, marchers lit up the street carrying torches, lamps and lanterns. Inexpensive paper lanterns glowed with the image or name of the party's candidate or other patriotic imagery. This accordion-pleated lantern is decorated simply with stars and stripes.

Artifact

Paper lantern

Date Made

1860-1880

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

69.145.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Bamboo (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Tin (Metal)
Wire

Color

Blue
Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in

Diameter: 7 in

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