Magic Lantern

Magic Lantern

Projector

Newton & Co.

Maker
English, active ca.1910

Magic Lantern

ca. 1910
Metal and glass
Overall: 9 3/4 × 5 × 16 3/4 in. (24.8 × 12.7 × 42.5 cm)
Gift of David and Muriel Tischler, 2002
1998.1003.0001
DescriptionBlack rectangular slide projector with projection lens and four wick burner.
Inscriptions Embossed below the lens: Magic Lantern Patent No. 1957 / Embossed on the door: Newton & Co. Optitians 3 Fleet Street, Temple Bar London / Embossed on the spirit burner: Newton & Co. New Patent 4 Wick Refulgent Lamp For Magic Lanterns 3 Fleet St. London

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