eToys: Magic Lantern Slide Show

This magic lantern uses a gas light to project the images on the glass slides. Early versions, dating from the late 18th century were produced as children's toys in England, France and the U.S.A. The lantern from Tiverton Museum is in a metal box and has 4 slide holders.

Magic lantern shows grew in popularity in mid to late Victorian times with the development of photography. They were a significant advance towards film and the cinema which emerged in the early 20th century. Equally popular were "Grand Tours of Europe" for those wealthy enough to
afford them. The slide shows illustrate a home "Grand Tour" using original photographic slides of favourite European destinations. The slides date from the late 19th century.

Choose a slide show (requires Flash):

	Famous Monuments		Places of Worship
	Mountains of Switzerland		Water and Ice
	Peoples of Europe	See all 30 slides from the slide shows (non Flash version)

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See all 30 slides from the slide shows (non Flash version)