Magic Lantern Projector

Magic Lantern Projector

Projector

Magic Lantern Projector

ca. 1880
Metal and glass
Overall: 11 3/4 × 6 × 15 in., 7.5 lb. (29.8 × 15.2 × 38.1 cm, 3.4 kg)
Gift of David and Muriel Tischler, 2002
1998.1007.0004
DescriptionBlack, vaulted, slide projection lantern with 3 inch projection lenses, 4 inch condensor lens, gas powered lamp, storage compartment and chimney. The lantern accepts 4 inch diameter slides.
Inscriptions Stamped in brass on front of magic lantern: DDD / Inscribed in white on back of magic lantern: 98:1007:4 / Inscribed in white inside magic lantern: 98:1007:4 / Engraved in black inside magic lantern: INCANIO

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