J4301.00009
Box-type lantern w/ covered chimney (11½ inches tall)
OBJECT TYPE: Projector
NOTES:
MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass
OBJECT IDENTIFIER: J4301.00009
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 TYPE: magic lantern
Japanned black box-type tin lantern, with polished silver corners
running full height of the lantern; chimney with two pivoting
protective covers; lantern is mounted on wooden base; lens is mounted
on seperate trapezoidal bases; access to lamp via rear door.
Dimensions: 28.8 cm H X 10.6 cm W X 18.1 cm L
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Todd Gustavson
Curator, Technology Collection
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