Magic Lantern and slides for Children, 1913-1920

Made:
1913-1920 in Nuremberg
maker:
Bing
Magic Lantern and slides for Children, 1913-1920 Magic Lantern and slides for Children, 1913-1920 Magic Lantern and slides for Children, 1913-1920 Magic Lantern and slides for Children, 1913-1920 Magic Lantern and slides for Children, 1913-1920 Magic Lantern and slides for Children, 1913-1920

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Child's magic lantern with twelve slides, all in original box, 1913-1920.

Bing was a Nuremburg-based toy manufacturing company particularly known for their toy steam engines, trains, dolls house furniture and magic lanterns. They began advertising small tin-made magic lanterns for domestic use in 1886. By 1914, Bing employed 5000 people and was their goods were sold around the world.

Magic Lantern for Children

Magic Lantern for Children

1913-1920

Box for Magic Lantern

Box for Magic Lantern

1913-1920

Box of Twelve Magic Lantern Slides

Box of Twelve Magic Lantern Slides

1913-1920

Oil lamp with glass chimney and wooden shape. For use with children's magic lantern.

Oil Lamp

1913-1920

Instruction leaflet for Laterna Magica. Instructions in German, English, French etc.

Instruction Leaflet for Laterna Magica

1913-1920

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1978-135
Materials:
fibreglass, metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and tin plated
Measurements:
see parts
type:
magic lantern and toy - recreational artefact
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford