Magic lantern slide projector

Magic lantern slide projector

Projector

Ernst Plank

Maker
German, 1890s–1930s

Magic lantern slide projector

1900
Metal and glass
Overall: 13 1/2 × 5 × 10 1/2 in., 2.5 lb. (34.3 × 12.7 × 26.7 cm, 1.2 kg)
Gift of Charles T. Von Hagel
DescriptionJappaned-black, vaulted, 35mm, hand-cranked film slide projection magic lantern with 1 inch projection lens, 1 1/2 inch condensor lens, single-blade shutter, geneva cam film advance drive, lamp house, chimney, kerosene lamp, reflector and metal base.
Inscriptions Embossed in silver on product label on door on right side of projector: E. P. / Inscribed in pencil on white label on lens on front of projector: 75:026:10 / Printed in black on white label on base of projector: 6534

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