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Lot 147 - Trio of Antique Halloween Die-Cut Cardboard Fold-Out Lanterns with Black Cat, Owl, Witch, and Jack-O-Lantern Silhouette Panels, Orange Tissue Paper Lining, Note Condition Issues with All, 6" H each
Lot 147 - Trio of Antique Halloween Die-Cut Cardboard Fold-Out Lanterns with Black Cat, Owl, Witch, and Jack-O-Lantern Silhouette Panels, Orange Tissue Paper Lining, Note Condition Issues with All, 6" H each
Trio of antique Halloween die-cut cardboard fold-out lanterns in black and orange. Each lantern is constructed from a single folding strip of four arched panels with die-cut silhouette designs backed by orange tissue paper. The panels depict a Jack-O-Lantern, a witch, an owl, and an arched black cat. The panels fold and tab together to form a four-sided open-top lantern. Each bottom panel has a horizontal slot for assembly.
All three lanterns are missing their bottom inserts. Condition issues include torn and missing tissue paper on several panels, split and separated side joints, creasing, edge losses, and overall soiling and wear. Offered as found.