Lantern Collection (page 91)

Lantern, Bai Family Imperial Style Restaurant, Beijing, China

Tunisia, Ksour Area, Ksar Haddada, souvenir lantern

Kasbah Ait Ben Moro, Morocco

Antique lanterns at Ait Ben Moro, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Lamp in antique shop, Marrakech, Morocco

Jordan, Madaba. Traditional lantern

Articles carried by soldiers at the time of the American Revolutionary War
SOLDIERS ARTIFACTS. Articles carried by soldiers at the time of the American Revolutionary War. From upper left are: tin lantern; wrought iron open lamp; wooden plate or trencher; forged iron

The spire of the Old North (Christ) Church in which two lanterns glowed in the night of 18 April 1775 in prearranged
BOSTON: OLD NORTH CHURCH. The spire of the Old North (Christ) Church in which two lanterns glowed in the night of 18 April 1775 in prearranged signal that the British were coming

The Old North (Christ) Church, in the spire of which two lanterns glowed on the night of 18 April 1775 in a prearranged
OLD NORTH CHURCH, 1775. The Old North (Christ) Church, in the spire of which two lanterns glowed on the night of 18 April 1775 in a prearranged signal that the British were coming. Line engraving

The Old North (Christ) Church in Boston, Massachusetts. In the spire, two lanterns glowed on the night of 18 April 1775
OLD NORTH CHURCH, 1775. The Old North (Christ) Church in Boston, Massachusetts. In the spire, two lanterns glowed on the night of 18 April 1775 in a prearranged signal that the British were out

(1755-1804). Hamilton and the sentinel at Morristown, New Jersey. The sentinel did not allow Hamilton back into camp
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). Hamilton and the sentinel at Morristown, New Jersey. The sentinel did not allow Hamilton back into camp when he forgot the password after visiting with Eliza Schuyler

Triptych showing a night scene lit by a lantern from a Japanese Kabuki play
KABUKI PLAY, 1847. Triptych showing a night scene lit by a lantern from a Japanese Kabuki play. Left: Samurai Hachiman Taro Yoshiie, holding a parasol, with a lion

Japanese plan of a house and garden. Pen and ink drawing, c1878, possibly by Kano
JAPAN: HOUSE AND GARDEN. Japanese plan of a house and garden. Pen and ink drawing, c1878, possibly by Kano

Souk, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Japanese geishas serving and entertaining men in the Shikian restaurant along the Sumida River in the Nakazu district
JAPAN: RESTAURANT, c1786. Japanese geishas serving and entertaining men in the Shikian restaurant along the Sumida River in the Nakazu district, Edo (now Tokyo), Japan

Greek philosopher. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, 1860, by Jean-L
DIOGENES (c412-323 B.C.). Greek philosopher. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, 1860, by Jean-L

A demonstration in New York City for the campaign of Horatio Seymour and Francis Preston Blair
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1868. A demonstration in New York City for the campaign of Horatio Seymour and Francis Preston Blair, the Democratic party candidates for President and Vice President

Wilson Cartoon, 1913
WILSON CARTOON, 1913. Cartoon featuring President Woodrow Wilson by Louis M. Glackens in Puck 1913

CIVIL WAR: RECONNOITERING. Confederate soldiers reconnoitering with dark lanterns outside their position at Yorktown, Virginia

CHINA: CELEBRATION, 1843. A feast of the lanterns celebration in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a painting

CHINA: LANTERN MERCHANT. The showroom of a lantern merchant in Peking, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

VENICE: 18TH CENTURY. Masked citizens walking through a street in Venice, Italy. Illustration by Gaetano Zompini, mid 18th century

TRAIN IN SNOWSTORM, 1854. Clearing the tracks for a train stopped by snow. Wood engraving, English, 1854

ATHENS: MONUMENT. View of the Monument of Lysicrates, sometimes known as the Lantern of Demosthenes, in Athens, Greece, erected in the 4th century B.C. Copper engraving, 18th century

PERRAULT: TOM THUMB. Tom and his siblings are given shelter by the ogres wife. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

PARLIAMENT: BODYGUARD. The royal bodyguard searching the vaults of the Houses of Parliament before the opening of the session at Westminster Hall, London, England. Wood engraving, 1872

RAT CATCHER, 19th CENTURY. The rat catchers of the sewers. Wood engraving, English, 1861, after a daguerreotype

MAGIC LANTERN, 1858. Wood engraving, English, 1858

BRUEGEL: EVERYMAN. Line engraving by Pieter van der Heyden (c1530-c1575) after a drawing, 1558, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder

RAT CATCHER, 19th CENTURY. A rat catcher at work in the sewers. Wood engraving, English, 1861, after a daguerreotype

BURIAL OF CAPTAIN HALL. The burial of Captain Charles Francis Hall. Wood engraving, American, 1873

DIOGENES (c412-323 B. C. ). Diogenes and his lantern, with which he searched for an honest man. 19th century engraving
DIOGENES (c412-323 B.C.). Diogenes and his lantern, with which he searched for an honest man. 19th century engraving

VERNE: JOURNEY. The beginning of Professor Hardwiggs expedition: wood engraving after Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of " A Journey to the Center of the Earth, " by Jules Verne

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Guide leading visitors through Mammoth Cave. Wood engraving, English, 1876

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. The narrow Fat Mans Misery entrance at Mammoth Cave. Wood engraving, English, 1876

LONDON: WATCHMAN. City watchman of the time of Henry VIII. London, England, watchmen of the first half of the 16th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1877. Chinese Lantern Feast. Wood engraving, American, 1877

MATTHEW WEBB (1848-1883). English swimmer. Webbs first and unsuccessful attempt to swim the English Channel on 12 August 1875

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS. Wood engraving, 19th century

PIRATES: BLACKBEARD. Blackbeard buries his treasure. Wood engraving, 1887, after Howard Pyle

POE: THE GOLD BUG, 1843. Wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg for a 1944 edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Gold Bug, first published in 1843

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1848. Carol singing in the country. Wood engraving, English, 1848

ROMEO & JULIET. Act V, Scene III for William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. Wood engraving, English, c1880

COAL MINING, 1869. A stable for the mules used to pull coal cars in a Pennsylvania mine. Wood engraving, American, 1869

Fishermens Bastion (Halaszbastya) at dusk, Buda, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Lanterns at Yasaka-jinja, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Glowing lanterns hanging over Grant Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp. ) Jack O Lantern lit at dusk, on garden lawn with fallen leaves, Halloween custom, Suffolk
Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) Jack O Lantern lit at dusk, on garden lawn with fallen leaves, Halloween custom, Suffolk, England, november

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"The Lantern: Illuminating the World's Beauty" Step into a world where darkness is banished and beauty reigns supreme. From William Holman Hunt's masterpiece "The Light of the World" to the enchanting lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, Vietnam, let us embark on a journey that celebrates the radiant glow of lanterns. In Montmartre, Paris, as night falls, dark stairs come alive with flickering lanterns guiding our way. The narrow winding streets of Barrio Gotico in Barcelona transport us to another era, where every corner holds secrets illuminated by softly glowing lanterns. Morocco beckons with its vibrant Moroccan lanterns adorning bustling markets. Their intricate designs cast mesmerizing patterns against ancient walls, infusing North Africa with an ethereal charm. As we venture further north, East Pier Lighthouse in Whitby stands tall against crashing waves and stormy skies. Its powerful beam cuts through the gloom like a beacon of hope for weary sailors navigating treacherous waters. Nature itself puts on a breathtaking display as the Aurora Borealis dances across Lapland's sky in Ivalo. These celestial lights paint an otherworldly canvas above snowy landscapes and frozen lakes – a true testament to nature's own magical lantern show. Moonlight bathes Whitefish Point Lighthouse in an ethereal glow as it watches over Michigan's Great Lakes. Its steadfast presence reminds us that even amidst darkness, there is always light to guide us home. John Singer Sargent captures delicate beauty in his painting "Carnation, Lily, Lily Rose, " where children hold paper lanterns illuminating their faces with innocence and wonder. It serves as a reminder that sometimes it takes just one small light to brighten up our world. From Istanbul's Grand Bazaar filled with lamps and lanterns exuding warmth and color to monks lighting khom loy candles during Thailand's Loi Krathong festival, lanterns unite cultures and bring communities together in celebration.