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Treasures of pre-cinema history 

The magic lantern

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Magic lantern, Fürth

Date:
c. 1795 - 1806
Maker:
Unknown
Place of Origin:
Fürth in Bavaria
Materials/Techniques:
Metall / Glass
Dimensions:
Length: 270 mm, Width: 92 mm, Hight: 160 mm

Bull's eye magic lantern, Fürth

The bull's eye magic lantern was made for the English market.

Date:
c. 1820
Maker:
Unknown
Place of Origin:
Fürth in Bavaria
Materials/Techniques:
Metall / Glass
Dimensions:
Length: 400 mm, Width: 175 mm, Hight: 440 mm