These lanterns have recently been reproduced, like so much other antique Halloween, so collect carefully.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
1920s Halloween Silhouette Lantern
Here's another amazing survivor of Halloweens past: this cardboard and tissue paper lantern. Made in the 1920s, it was intended to hold a real candle inside, just like the papier mache and pulp jack o' lanterns posted earlier. This one was used, but somehow managed to not burst into flames.
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Oh my...I love, love, love vintage Halloween! You've got some great pieces Tracy!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it's very difficult to collect it these days because there are some pretty good fakes out there! I agree...collect carefully!
Hope all is well!
Hugs,
Michelle
Hi Michelle! Glad you're enjoying the Halloween posts. I bet you've got some tremendous stuff yourself! I've been meaning to tell you: I've got one of your bears on my desk at work now. He makes me smile when things get stressful!
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