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Maker(s):Bausch & Lomb Optical Company
Culture:American
Title:Red Magic Lantern Projector
Date Made:unkown
Materials:metal; glass
Place Made:New York State
Measurements:overall: 9 5/8 in x 11 1/4 in x 15 3/4 in; 24.5 cm x 28.6 cm x 40 cm
Accession Number:  HC 2016.1.007
Credit Line:Purchased from Robert W. Lisle, MD, 2004
Museum Collection:  Hampshire College Art Gallery

Description:
The magic lantern or Laterna Magica is an early type of image projector employing painted pictures or photographs on sheets of glass, a lens and a bright light source. It was developed in the 17th century and commonly used for educational and entertainment purposes. This one seems to be hand painted red.

Tags:
magic lanterns

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