Dual magic lantern projector
Projector
Dual magic lantern projector
ca. 1880
Metal and glass
Overall: 15 5/8 × 20 × 17 5/8 in., 34.2 lb. (39.7 × 50.8 × 44.8 cm, 15.5 kg)
Museum accession
1978.1668.0035
DescriptionJapanned black, vaulted, slide projection lanterns with dual 3 inch projection lenses, 4 inch condensor lens, 4 wick kerosene lamps, dissolve, wood handle, storage compartments and wood base/case. The lanterns accept 4 inch diameter slides.
Inscriptions Embossed in brass on nameplate on outside of base: MILLIKIN & LAWLEY CUTLERS OPTICIANS & SURGICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS 165 STRAND LONDON / Inscribed in black on white label on outside of base: Notice, This End Up Always With Care To prevent breakage / Printed in black on white label inside lid of base: MILLIKIN & LAWLEY, 165, STRAND, LONDON / Inscribed in white on front of lanterns: 78:1668:35 / Embossed in brass on back of lanterns: PATENT No 2459
