Magic lantern slide showing phases of the Moon and tides
Made 1750-1850
Magic lanterns are the predecessor of the slide projector and first appeared in their most basic forms around the mid 1600s. The images are hand painted on the glass slides using a transparent type gum that allows light to be passed through it. The …
View moreMagic lantern slide showing phases of the Moon and tides
Made 1750-1850
Magic lanterns are the predecessor of the slide projector and first appeared in their most basic forms around the mid 1600s. The images are hand painted on the glass slides using a transparent type gum that allows light to be passed through it. The …
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