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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference | EXEBD 69014 |
| Title | Toy magic lantern, with box and multiple slides, including incomplete glass lever slide and slipping lantern slides |
| Date | 1850-1900 |
| Document Type | 360 Object |
| Library/Archive | The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum |
| Notes | Comprises of metal lantern with original box and components including bulbs. Also includes several lantern slides including incomplete glass lever slide: Small central glass slide depicts a chemist. Glass is inset to wooden surround, and a detachable metal frame with handle is also inset. A second glass slide appears to be missing. Metal slipping lantern slide showing a man holding shears and riding a goat. The second image shows the man and the goats head transposed. Metal slipping slide showing a temple. Slide is circular with rectangular patterned metal surround. When moved, the slide reveals a group of monks in front of the temple. |
| Topics | optical toy, magic lantern, optical entertainment |
| Language | German, French |
| Copyright | The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum |