Treasures of pre-cinema history
The magic lantern
Magic lanterns from Fürth in Bavaria
Mysterious magic lanterns of a long forgotten production town. Magic lanterns were made in Fürth from 1791 until the 1860s.
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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