Hand-painted lantern slides used at the Polytechnic Institution
1860-1878
Fourteen hand-painted lantern slides, 8" x 6", used at the Royal Polytechnic Institution about 1860-78. (1-8) Alice in Wonderland (8 L.S.) (9)Vesuvius in eruption, painted by Childe and Donbell, dated Oct. 17 1868. (10) Desert scene with Ruins. (11-12) Mediaeval town square (2.L.S.). (13) Large Photo, No.13. (14) Tinted church ruins with seated figure in Arch. Gorge scene (Newton & Co.).
The Polytechnic Institution (later the Royal Polytechnic Institution) was opened in August 1838 to provide the public with (in the words of its prospectus of 1837) 'a practical knowledge of the various arts and branches of science connected with Manufactures, Mining Operations, and Rural Economy'.
It provided practical demonstrations and showcased new technologies to the public. Part of this work included spectacular magic lantern shows employing as many as six huge lanterns projecting large, hand-painted slides eight inches (20.3 cm) by five inches (12.7 cm).
Magic lantern slide showing scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts'
1876
Hand-painted lantern slides used at the Polytechnic Institution
Magic lantern slide showing scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts'
1876
Magic lantern slide showing scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts'
1876
Magic lantern slide showing scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts'
1876
Magic lantern slide showing scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts'
1876
Magic lantern slide showing scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts'
1876
Magic lantern slide showing Egyptian landscape
circa 1860
Magic lantern slide showing street scene
circa 1860
Details
- Category:
- Cinematography
- Object Number:
- 1951-305
- type:
- magic lantern slides
- credit:
- The National Media Museum, Bradford
