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Battery-operated flashing pumpkin lamp, for Hallowe'en celebrations

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Postcard of Battery-operated flashing pumpkin lamp, for Hallowe'en celebrations.
000-190-004-344-C
© National Museums Scotland

Battery-operated flashing pumpkin lamp, for Hallowe'en celebrations

This pumpkin lamp is one of a range of inexpensive items sold for Hallowe'en (Halloween) celebrations in turn-of-the-millennium Britain. The practice of using pumpkin lanterns rather than 'traditional' Scottish turnip lanterns reflects American influence.

This orange plastic pumpkin, with black handle, is battery operated. When a switch on the base is turned on, a light flashes.

The 'horror show' paraphernalia associated with Hallowe'en night celebrations in 1990s Britain reflect an Americanised, Hollywood-influenced version of the traditional All Hallows Eve festival - itself a mixture of Christian and popular practices.


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Online ID: 000-190-004-344-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  W.1999.249
Date: 1999
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What: Plough
Subject:
Who: Begg, Dalry (Maker)
Where: Scotland, Ayrshire or Kirkudbrighthsire, Dalry
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Description: Plough by Begg of Dalry
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