Lanterns Collection

Moroccan lantern, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Morocco, Marrakech. The Entrance to Cafrabe, Opened in 2004, Cafe Arabe is the first official cafe to have opened in the old city area. The cafe has been built in a refurbished Moroccan house

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls with Lantern
Two owls standing with a lantern. Date: circa 1890

Soho, London - 29 Romilly Street W1 - Kettners Restaurant (opened 1867, closed January 2016). Photographed at night. 1973

Stagecoach and horses on an oval Christmas card
Stagecoach and horses travelling through the snow at night on an oval Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Decorations for Chinese New Year for sale in a street in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Dandy Doctor by Edward Marris with music by Dudley Powell. First produced at the Avenue Theatre in Sunderland, 26 March 1900. Touring to the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, 22 June for six nights

The Lantern Spectre by Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) - The Lantern Spectre. A burning paper lamp takes on the aspect of a spectral face - one of a set of Ghosts and Goblins. Date: circa 1810

Typical paper lanterns illuminated at night, Hoi An, Vietnam
Vietnam, Hoi An. Typical lanterns at night

Holloway Road, Islington, North London, with a large public house on the corner. Date: circa 1905

King George IV pub, Montpelier Square, Knightsbridge, London. circa 1910

Assembly Hall of the Cantonese Chinese Congregation, Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The signs and lanterns of the Pump Room restaurant, Bath, Somerset, England

Musicians in the snow on a Christmas card, about to have something poured on them from a jug. circa 1890s

People outside Panxi restaurant, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, Asia

Wellington Inn and The Shambles, Manchester Date: circa 1906

Dinner Party at a Mandarins House, from China in a Series of Views
STC89203 Dinner Party at a Mandarins House, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) engraved by G

Reflection of lanterns on Chinese characters, Taichung, Taiwan

At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller with a broom
At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller wearing a very stylish black dress with red floral pattern with a broom. Date: 1905

Tea House, Nanking Road, Shanghai, China
Tea House in Nanking Road, Shanghai, China. Date: circa 1908

Multicolored handmade lanterns hang from trees in a park during the Chinese New Year Spring Festival, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Asia

Spain, Andalucia, Seville. An elegant ceramic sign with wrought iron lanterns on a street corner in Plaza del Altozano

Cherry blossoms (Sakura) & decorative lanterns, Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan Cherry blossoms (Sakura) & decorative lanterns, Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan Asia, Japan, Honshu Island, Hiroshima

Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony During Sunset At Ala Moana; Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Aladdin, Kennington Theatre, South London, 24 December 1904. Powerful Company, Beautiful Scenery, Charming Ballets, Augmented Orchestra, Ballet & Chorus of 100. 1904

Brass Shop, Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Christmas Cracker box label
Label from a box of musical toy crackers featuring a cello playing pixie flanked by two smaller pixies holding Chinese paper lanterns against starry sky

Chinese New Year decorations on sale in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

18th Century Oil Lights
Ladies going home in sedan chairs after an evening out enter streets with oil lanterns

Wooden facades and lanterns in the streets of Nara, Japan

Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ramadan decorations, Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hand-made silk lanterns for sale on the street in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

Lanterns for sale in a shop in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

18th Century painted lantern
5304696 18th Century painted lantern.; (add.info.: Painted, 18th century lanterns, used carry a light from home to church. Icelandic); Universal History Archive/UIG.

La Place de la Concorde (oil on board)
615851 La Place de la Concorde (oil on board) by Balmigere, Paul-Marcel (1882-1953); 54x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

London watchmen
5616200 London watchmen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting London watchmen with lanterns and bells. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Historical Geography
5315173 Historical Geography; (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Irak. All is grist that comes to the mill of this Arab tinsmith)

18th Century painted lanterns
5304694 18th Century painted lanterns.; (add.info.: Painted, 18th century lanterns, used carry a light from home to church. Icelandic); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mess of the Royal Flying Corps, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400440 A mess of the Royal Flying Corps, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Venice Blue I
Bartolome Lopez

Disco balls
Gigi Rosado

Lantern Makers, c.1870-1880 (hand tinted albumen print)
1766824 Lantern Makers, c.1870-1880 (hand tinted albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lantern Makers. Sashichi Ogawa and possibly others. Hand tinted albumen print)

Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. C. D. Shanly

Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Engraving from a photograph '...by Signor Beato...of the Night Guard of the Tycoon's Palace at Jeddo, in their quaint military costume

CNY Ballerina 3
Angela Muliani Hartojo

Benten Gardens, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Benten Gardens, 1865

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"Captivating Lanterns: A Fusion of Cultures and Timeless Beauty" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of lanterns, where cultures collide and beauty knows no bounds. From the intricate Moroccan lanterns adorning the bustling streets of Marrakech to the vibrant paper lanterns illuminating Hoi An's night sky in Vietnam, these captivating creations have become symbols of artistry and tradition across continents. Travel to North Africa, where Morocco unveils its mesmerizing charm. Picture a scene straight out of a Victorian Christmas card - stagecoaches pulled by majestic horses passing through an oval frame adorned with Moroccan lantern motifs. The fusion between East and West is palpable as Soho's 29 Romilly Street W1 showcases its own interpretation of this timeless symbol. Venture further east to Hong Kong Island, where Central's lively streets come alive during Chinese New Year celebrations. Here, you'll find an array of colorful decorations for sale, including ornate lanterns that illuminate the cityscape with their radiant glow. Art lovers will appreciate Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece "The Lantern Spectre, " which captures the ethereal allure of these luminous objects against a backdrop inspired by Japanese landscapes. This iconic artwork transports us to another time and place, showcasing how they have transcended borders throughout history. In London's Holloway Road or Islington's charming neighborhoods like Montpelier Square in Knightsbridge, you'll stumble upon pubs like King George IV that exude old-world charm while embracing modern trends. Imagine sipping on your favorite brew under the warm glow of vintage-style lanterns hanging above you – a perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary comfort. Journey even further east to Shanghai’s Nanking Road Tea House; here tea enthusiasts gather amidst traditional decor illuminated by delicate Chinese lanterns casting gentle shadows on patrons enjoying their aromatic brews, and is here that ancient traditions meet modern indulgence, creating an ambiance that is truly captivating.