There are several websites that mention a paper lantern invented by Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), and that he could fold up and keep flat during the day.
Newton also made a lantern of 'crumpled paper' to light his way to school on dark winter mornings, which he used to fold up and put in his pocket during the day. He fastened his lantern to a kite and frightened the surrounding neighbours who were worried that it would set fire to their houses. http://www.isaacnewtonsoldschool.org/page6.htm Does anybody know if diagrams or drawings of that lantern exist? Regards Laura Rozenberg
