Ceremonial Lantern

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Title

Ceremonial Lantern

Description

This crinkled paper lantern is a surviving symbol of one of New Paltz’s richest traditions; Lantern Nite. In 1934 this lantern was carried across a night coated New Paltz along with hundreds of others as part of the annual end of the year ritual. Lantern Nite was disappeared since then, but this lantern can still tell the stories of the magical night.

Date

1934-06-01

Files

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Citation

“Ceremonial Lantern,” Hudson River Valley Heritage Exhibits, accessed December 24, 2024, https://omeka.hrvh.org/items/show/620.

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