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American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Magic lantern slide
Object Number:
1936.527
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 9 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 23.8 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
printed: lower left corner: "E.P."
printed: lower right corner: "2."
Description:
Glass magic lantern slide with comical polychrome image of five boys playing triangle, watering can, boot jack, and hoops as instruments.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Gardiner
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
