Thistlethwaite Americana | Parade Lantern

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Parade Lantern

American, possibly Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Early 19^th century
Mica windows
21″ H

Chinoiserie-style parade lantern possibly used in or made for Lafayette’s visit to America in 1824-1825. Several similar lanterns have appeared in the market over the past 50 years (one was sold at Skinner’s, October 29-30, 1981) with similar histories.

WHY WE LOVE IT: When you can walk into Winterthur and point out the same lantern, that always makes you feel special.