Lantern Slide,"Pilgrim's Progress, Christian Climbing the Hill of Difficulty," 1896-1897
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Lantern slide
Date Made
1896-1897
Subject Date
circa 1700
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Lantern slide distributed by C. W. Briggs Co., artist identified as Joseph Boggs Beale.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.0.65.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Hand coloring
Gelatin silver process
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 0.125 in
Inscriptions
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS 1. Christian Climbing the Hill of Difficulty.
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