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Magic Lantern

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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

GUSN

GUSN-54087

Description

Magic Lantern, complete with wooden base. The chimney extension lens and lamp all separate. "Thomas Hall & Son Manufacturers Electricians, and Opticians, 19 Bromfield St. Boston, Mass. Above this is scratched "Edward R. Little 1893."

Details

Descriptive Terms

projectors (lighting devices)
tin (metal)
Lantern, Magic

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

21 1/4 x 6 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Laura R. Little

Accession Number

1945.400

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