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Rare Antique 1888 Presidential Campaign Parade Tin Top Hat Lantern Torchlight
-This listing is for a very rare and authentic 19th century tin parade lantern in the shape of a flared top hat.
- This torchlightwas used during Benjamin Harrison's Political Campaign in 1888.
- Thefirst examples of Political Campaign Torchlight's werefirst patented during the 1830s, they did not gain popularity untilthe 1860s and through the late 19th century. Several different sizesand shaped lanterns were used including rifles, stars and eagles. The23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, usedHat-shaped Torchlight's during his 1888 campaign.
-Originally, this torch would have hadabail attached to either side. The lantern would have been filled withoil and gimbaled at the top of the long woodhandle.
-Measures approx. 6" long by 4 ½" wide and 6" tall.
-Stamped on the underside "Pat Appl'd For."
-It has a wonderful untouched tin surface! With the exception of themissing handle, it is in excellent, original, unrestored condition.
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