Satirical magic lantern slide from the late-18th century
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The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
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A panoramic magic lantern slide made by an unknown artist sometime between 1780 and 1820. Hand painted images show seven standing characters.
Based on satirical engravings from The Humours of the Lilliputians, published by John Bowles in 1780.
Details
- Category:
- Cinematography
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/11452
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 106 mm x 633 mm x 11 mm,
- type:
- magic lantern slide
- copyright:
- National Science and Media Museum
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
