Basic Pass
Step inside The Lantern Vault and explore a growing archive of lantern history.
The Basic Pass gives you access to thousands of lantern images from the collection, along with brief descriptions and historical notes.
You’ll also find downloadable PDF advertisements and period materials that help tell the story behind these historic lanterns and the companies that produced them.
Collector’s Pass
The Collector’s Pass unlocks deeper access to The Lantern Vault, offering a more extensive look into the history and material culture surrounding antique lanterns.
In addition to the image archive, this level includes a growing collection of historic documents and period materials connected to lantern manufacturers and their use.
Inside the Collector’s section you will find:
• Historic advertisement scans and promotional materials
• Original billheads and company letterheads
• A curated envelope collection from lantern manufacturers
• A large photograph archive of people using lanterns
• Period advertising pieces and trade materials
• Additional documents and archival materials related to lantern history
These materials provide a deeper look into the business, marketing, and everyday use of lanterns, offering valuable reference material for collectors, researchers, and historians.
Includes access to the Basic Pass , and the Collectors Pass
Archive Pass
The Archive Pass provides the most comprehensive access within The Lantern Vault, opening the door to an extensive research library dedicated to the history of lanterns and the companies that produced them.
This level includes a growing collection of historical publications, research materials, and rare archival documents gathered from museums, libraries, newspapers, and private collections.
Inside the Archive you will find:
• A large collection of historic lantern catalogs available in PDF format
• Thousands of newspaper articles referencing lantern manufacturers and their use
• Museum research papers and historical studies related to lantern production and design
• Rare archival documents and reference materials gathered from multiple sources
• Extensive research material and historical records rarely assembled in one place
This section is designed for those who want to go beyond collecting and explore the deep historical record of lantern manufacturing, advertising, and everyday use.
The Archive Pass provides access to a continually expanding body of research and information, including materials that are difficult to locate or rarely seen in a single collection.
Includes access to the Basic Pass , Collectors Pass, and The Archive Pass
WELCOME TO THE LANTERN VAULT
Step inside The Vault, a growing digital archive dedicated to the history and craftsmanship of lanterns.
This collection brings together thousands of lantern photographs, manufacturer variations, and period materials from across multiple eras. Each piece represents a small part of the story from companies that produced these remarkable lanterns of history.
Within The Vault you will find:
• Extensive lantern image galleries
• Manufacturer collections and variations
• Historical descriptions and identifying details
• Original advertisement scans and period documents available as downloadable PDFs
The Lantern Vault is continually expanding as new pieces and historical materials are added to the archive.
Whether you are a collector, historian, or enthusiast, we invite you to explore the collection and discover the history behind these historic lanterns.
