Phantasmagoria magic lantern, late 18th century

Made:: 1780-1900 in unknown place

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Phantasmagoria magic lantern, late 18th century.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1916-7

Materials:: iron, tin plated and glass

Measurements:: overall: 390 mm x 165 mm x 480 mm, , 2.405kg

type:: lantern - lighting device

credit:: Court, Thomas Henry

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Phantasmagoria magic lantern, late 18th century

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