Lot 93: A Collection of 80 PLMC Paper Lantern Manufacturing Co. Mixed Paper Lantern Shades

A large collection of 80 mixed material and paper lantern shades manufactured by PLMC Paper Lantern Manufacturing Co. The lot consists of new old stock, collapsible paper lantern shades stored within their original utilitarian brown cardboard shipping box. The collection includes various colors such as orange/yellow, red, purple, pink, and white/cream. Items are packaged both in loose bundles and in distinct retail packaging, sealed in clear plastic with card headers. Visible packaging identifies the manufacturer as PLMC PAPER LANTERN MANUFACTURING CO. and includes technical warnings specifying a maximum wattage of 100 watts max. The retail packaging also lists various potential diameters in inches and centimeters (e.g., 12″ (30cm), 14″ (35cm), 16″ (40cm), 19″ (48cm), 24″ (61cm), 30″ (76cm)). The mixed material construction refers to the paper shade material and the internal wire or metal support structures used for expansion.