Set of Two Lantern Slides Titled "Mercy's Dream," circa 1885
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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
circa 1885
Creators
Creator Notes
The set of lantern slides based upon the painting "Mercy's Dream" by Daniel Huntington.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.0.17.186
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Width: 0.5 in
Length: 8.5 in
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