759 Twelve Magic Lantern Colour Plates And Box 35mm Slides

This lot features twelve vintage magic lantern colour plates, hand-painted and depicting a range of scenes. Included is a box of 35mm slides. These collectible slides offer a glimpse into a bygone era of entertainment and education, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts.

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Categories: Antiques, Cameras & Photography, Collectibles & Curios Tags: collectible, magic lantern, optical illusion, slides, Victorian, vintage

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Magic Lantern Slides

This lot comprises twelve hand-painted magic lantern colour plates, depicting various scenes including figures in landscapes, historical events, and possibly biblical stories. These slides would have been used with a magic lantern projector to create illuminated images on a screen, a popular form of entertainment and education in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The slides are framed with a dark border and feature a number on each plate. Additionally, a box of 35mm slides is included.

Condition and Collectibility

The condition of the slides appears to be consistent with age, showing signs of wear and possible fading of the original colours. The box of 35mm slides is also included, though the contents are not fully visible in the images. This collection would be of interest to collectors of antique optical devices, magic lantern enthusiasts, or those interested in the history of visual entertainment and early educational tools.

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