J4301.00008
Toy magic lantern, (japanned tin box, 16 in. H)
OBJECT TYPE: Projector
NOTES:
MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass
OBJECT IDENTIFIER: J4301.00008
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE:
Hrabalek, Ernst. --Laterna Magica - Zauberwelt und Faszination des
optischen Spielzeugs.-- Munich: Keyser, 1985. 115.//
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MANUFACTURER: Jean Schoenner
NATIONALITY: German
PLACE MANUFACTURED: Germany
INTRODUCTION DATE: ca. 1879
PRODUCTION DATES: 1879-
FUNCTIONAL TYPES:
magic lantern
toy
Japanned black box-type tin lantern, with polished silver corners;
Chimney with three adjustable protective covers, wood base
No maker's nameplate or distinctive markings on lantern.
Lens is seperate on its own trapezoidal stand.
Dimensions: 40.0 cm H X 13.8 cm W X 23.1 cm L
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Reproductions & Permissions Information
Todd Gustavson
Curator, Technology Collection
George Eastman House
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
telephone 585.271.3361 ext 369
email todd@geh.org