Selected Magic Lanterns

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W231.00001


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Biunnial magic lantern, (mahogany body, 25 in. H)

OBJECT TYPE: Projector
MANUFACTURER: Walter Tyler Optician
NATIONALITY: English
PLACE MANUFACTURED: England, London
OBJECT NAME VARIATION: Tyler biunnial magic lantern
IMAGE SIZE: 10.0cmD
FUNCTIONAL TYPE: magic lantern

NOTES:
  Polished mahogany vertical biunnial dissolving lantern; metal chimney
  4 light viewing windows; polished brass lenses with rack and pinion
  focus; lens boards are hinged together;
  plaque on both sides: "Walter Tyler - Optician - 48 Waterloo Rd -
  London".
  Dimensions: 61.3cm H X 23.4cm W X 46.3cm L
  lens: 42.5cm H X 18.3cm W X 25.0cm L

MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass

OBJECT IDENTIFIER: W231.00001

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Biunnial magic lantern, (mahogany body,

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