Astronomical Lantern Slides and Admission Tickets, 1872-1900
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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
1872-1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
The firm of W. Mitchell McAllister was the maker of the astonomical slides.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.704.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper alloy
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant Material)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in (case)
Width: 11.5 in (case)
Length: 26.5 in (case)
Inscriptions
lantern slides:
W. MITCHELL McALLISTER, 728 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
tickets:
STEELE'S LECTURES & EXHIBITION. / Admit One.
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