The Davenport Collection
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Magic lantern slide with movement

Coloured parasols are drawn on two circular pieces of glass inside the frame. When the handle is turned the two pieces of glass revolve so that an apparently endless selection of parasols is projected onto the screen.

Item Details

Size 260 x 105 x 20mm excluding the handle.
Date 19th century or early 20th century.
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Ref no N2821