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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Magic Lantern Slide
Object Number
2013-42-10 A
Description
Magic lantern slide in wood frame. Two glass plates, one on top of the other in frame. When plates are laid on top of each other a painted figure of a man in pink and white striped pants, blue coat, yellow best and top hat is visible. Man holds a scroll of paper and wears glasses. When the top slide is pulled across the bottom the man appears to take off his hat and unroll his scrolled paper. Written across the paper in pink and black is "HOW D'YE DO?"
Comment
This magic lantern slide belonged to the Fisher family who lived in the Sheldon Tavern in Litchfield, CT.
Category
Dimensions
Height 4"; Width 7 1/8"
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