Selected Magic Lanterns

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F1912.00006

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Toy magic lantern, (black painted w/porcelain sides,16 in.H)

OBJECT TYPE: Projector
MANUFACTURER: Johann Falk
NATIONALITY: German
PLACE MANUFACTURED: Germany
INTRODUCTION DATE: ca. 1895
PRODUCTION DATES: 1895
FUNCTIONAL TYPES:
  magic lantern
  toy

NOTES:
  Black metal lantern with floral design on ceramic sides; Brass
  chimney has Arabian design.
  Dimensions: 40.0cm H X 12.0cm W X 27.0cm L

MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass

OBJECT IDENTIFIER: F1912.00006

BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES:
Hrabalek, Ernst. --Laterna Magica - Zauberwelt und Faszination des optischen Spielzeugs.-- Munich: Keyser, 1985. 95.//
Balzer, Richard. --Optical Amusements: Magic Lanterns and Other Transforming Images A Catalog of Popular Entertainments.-- Watertown, MA: 1987. 35.//

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Toy magic lantern, (black painted w/porc

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