Ernst Plank Company Toy Magic Lantern, 1870-1900
THF161331 / Ernst Plank Company Toy Magic Lantern, 1870-1900
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Artifact Overview
Magic lanterns use a concave mirror and light source to project images on glass slides with painted or photographic scenes. Developed in the 17th century, magic lanterns predate slide projectors and motion pictures. In the hands of magicians, they became "lanterns of fright," projecting wondrous images and apparitions. Slide themes ranged widely: exotic travel, folklore, advertising, history, science, and art.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magic lantern
Date Made
1870-1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
32.295.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Iron alloy
Tin (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 11 in
Inscriptions
label:
TRADE MARK / E.P. / FABRIK MARKE / LANTERNA MAGICA / MAGIC LANTERN / LANTERNE MAGIQUE / Made in Germany / NO. ___
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