T.H. McAllister Chromatrope Magic Lantern Slide, 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Great Britain for T.H. McAllister of New York, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.61
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 0.5 in
Length: 9.125 in
Inscriptions
on back of frame:
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN EXPRESSLY FOR / MCALLISTER MFG. OPTICIAN NEW YORK
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