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[Purple and blue "Union" paper folding paper lantern]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07096 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: circa 1864 Pagination: 1 lantern : paper : folded Height: 20 cm Order a Copy

Lantern made from corrugated wove paper with cardboard top and base, hanging loop and internal metal candle holder. The paper is printed or painted with blue and purple (perhaps once burgundy or dark red), with the word "Union" printed twice as part of the design. Very fragile. Folded accordion style. Height if opened: approximately 23 cm.

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