Mechanical Lantern Slide, the Solar System, 1860-1900
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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
1860-1900
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.0.17.210
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Hand-painted
Dimensions
Height: 5.125 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 0.5 in
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