Fourteen hand-painted magic lantern slides used at Royal Polytechnic Institution

Made:
1876 in London
maker:
W R Hill and Unknown

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).

Hand-painted lantern slides, 8" x 6", 12 of 14, used at the Polytechnic Institution about 1860-78. Consists; (1-8) Alice in Wonderland (8 L.S.) (10) Desert scene with Ruins. (12) Mediaeval town square (1 of 2.L.S.). (13) Large Photo, No.13. (14) Tinted church ruins with seated figure in Arch. Gorge scene (Newton & Co.).

Hand-painted lantern slides used at the Polytechnic Institution

1860-1878
A hand-painted magic lantern slide depicting a scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts' painted by W R Hill in 1876 and shown at the Royal Polytechnic Institution, London as part of the Easter 1876 production based on Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. The slide shows the White Rabbit wearing a waistcoat, carrying a letter.

Magic lantern slide showing scene from 'Alice's Adventures or The Queen of Hearts and the Stolen Tarts'

1876
Hand-painted lantern slides, 8" x 6", 2 of 14, used at the Polytechnic Institution about 1860-78. Consists; (9) Vesuvius in eruption, painted by Childe and Donbell, 66 Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, dated Oct. 17 1868. and (11) Mediaeval town square signed 'W.R.Hill July 1879' on mount (1of 2.L.S.).

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

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

Magic lantern slide showing Egyptian landscape

circa 1860
Magic lantern slide showing street scene

Magic lantern slide showing street scene

circa 1860

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1951-305
Materials:
wood (unidentified), paint and glass
type:
magic lantern slides
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford

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