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Wood-Framed Mechanical Lantern Slide of the Zodiac, Oxford{??}, c.1880

Inventory Number 40449


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40449

Item type
Object
Object type
Lantern slide
Dimensions
Height: 102mm Width: 223mm Depth: 16mm Weight: 200g
Inventory No
40449

Description

Wood-framed cog-wheel handled lantern slide with signs of the zodiac, the earth, sun and two other planets. The front face of the slide has the label "12", and another label "Top to condensor" and a upwards pointing arrow drawn in pencil on the frame. The rear of the frame shows the five screws attaching the mechanism and handle to the frame. The side of the frame has a sticker with an arrow and one with a "U".