Tall black box lantern with gold trim

OBJECT TYPE: Projector
MANUFACTURER: Pike, Benjamin
NATIONALITY: American
PLACE MANUFACTURED: USA, NY, New York
INTRODUCTION DATE: ca. 1865
PRODUCTION DATES: ca. 1865-
FUNCTIONAL TYPE: magic lantern

NOTES:
  "This is typical of the mid- to late-19th-century 'professional'
  outfits used in schools, churches and by traveling projectionists."
  black box lantern with gold trimming; handle on back; double angle
  chimney; polished brass lip on lens.
  "Benj. Pike Jr. 294 Broadway N.Y." stenciled on side

MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass

OBJECT IDENTIFIER: B4680.00001