Political Lantern, 1860-1880
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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 with a simple red, white and blue shield.
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 with a simple red, white and blue shield.
Artifact
Paper lantern
Date Made
1860-1880
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Tin (Metal)
Wire
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.75 in
Diameter: 7 in
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