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Wood-Framed Mechanical Lantern Slide: No. 5 Earth's Rotundity, for Astronomy Lectures, by Newton, London, c.1880

Inventory Number 44962


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.44962

Item type
Object
Makers
Newton
Object type
Lantern slide
Dimensions
Height: 105mm Width: 176mm Depth: 10mm Weight: 175g
Inventory No
44962

Description

Wood-framed cog-wheel turning mechanism lantern slide, with colour painting illustrating the earth's rotundity with two ships sailing around the edge of the globe. The turning mechanism is attached with 6 metal screws. A label is written: "No. 5. A Diagram to prove the Earth's rotundity". The frame is stamped with W.H Newton's maker's mark. The rear of the slide has a label with the number "2".The top edge of the slide is inscribed "12" and "Rotundity of the Earth".