The Manhattan
Projector

J. B. Colt & Co.

Maker
American, 1890s–1900s

The Manhattan

ca. 1895
Metal, glass and leather
Overall: 11 × 5 1/4 × 15 in., 9.2 lb. (27.9 × 13.3 × 38.1 cm, 4.2 kg)
Gift of J. H. C. Evanoff
DescriptionCrackled-black, vaulted, electrically lighted, magic lantern projector with 2.5 inch projection lens, leather bellow, 4 inch condensor lens, lamp house and wooden base. The projector accepts 4 inch slides.
Inscriptions Painted in gold on top of projector: THE MANHATTAN / Printed in black on white label on top of projector: MADE BY J. B. COLT & CO. NEW YORK / Inscribed in white on top of projector: 78:1668:7 / Inscribed in pencil on tape on top of projector: 2131 / Embossed in white on black label on back of projector: 8486

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