Selected Magic Lanterns

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P711.00006

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Prophet magic lantern, (japanned tin box, 19½ in. H)

OBJECT TYPE: Projector
MANUFACTURER: Ernst Plank
NATIONALITY: German
PLACE MANUFACTURED: Germany, Nuremberg
FUNCTIONAL TYPES:
  magic lantern
  toy

NOTES:
  japanned black magic lantern on wood board
  polished brass lens on brass stand
  "bent elbow" chimney
  Ernst Plank emblem on front
  aluminum plaque on side door: "Prophet E.P."

MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass

OBJECT IDENTIFIER: P711.00006

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Prophet magic lantern, (japanned tin box

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