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

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

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GLC#
GLC07096
Type
Objects
Date
circa 1864
Title
[Purple and blue "Union" paper folding paper lantern]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 lantern : paper : folded Height: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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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