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What is a pumpkin lantern called?
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A pumpkin lantern is called a jack-o'-lantern. The tradition of carving pumpkins and other vegetables and using them to hold candles dates back to the 19th century when the Irish and Scottish began making the decorations around Halloween to ward off evil spirits. Find a range of antique and vintage lanterns on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern Murano Glass Brass Part Italian Design 1950s Pumpkin Seguso
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Anglo-Indian amber pumpkin shape bell jar lantern.
Category
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Lanterns
Antique Paper Mache Jack o Lantern Pumpkin Bucket Candy Container Germany
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique paper mache miniature jack-o-lantern shaped candy bucket with painted face and wire handle.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Paint, Paper
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Rolling Chrome Bar Cart for Troy Sunshade, circa 1933
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Camden, ME
found in Steve Kenyon's archive of Gilbert Rohde's own magic lantern collection that is available on
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
