Brevete Magic Lantern, circa 1890
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Magic lanterns use a concave mirror and light source to project images on glass slides with painted or photographic scenes. Developed in the 17th century, magic lanterns predate slide projectors and motion pictures. In the hands of magicians, they became "lanterns of fright," projecting wondrous images and apparitions. Slide themes ranged widely: exotic travel, folklore, advertising, history, science, and art.
Magic lanterns use a concave mirror and light source to project images on glass slides with painted or photographic scenes. Developed in the 17th century, magic lanterns predate slide projectors and motion pictures. In the hands of magicians, they became "lanterns of fright," projecting wondrous images and apparitions. Slide themes ranged widely: exotic travel, folklore, advertising, history, science, and art.
Artifact
Magic lantern
Date Made
circa 1890
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.0.17.182
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Iron alloy
Leather
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 17 in
Inscriptions
plaque: BREVETE / S.G.D.G / PATENT lamp: TRADE MARK / PARIS [illegible] / V8GL / LONDON PATENT / BERLIN PATENT
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