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Wood-Framed Lantern Slide (Hand-Painted, Circular Image) of Canterbury Cathedral, by Watkins & Hill, London, c.1850

Inventory Number 29651


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.29651

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by F. A, Bellamy.
Physical material
Wood
Glass
Paint
Object type
Lantern slide
Dimensions
Height: 114mm Width: 208mm Depth: 16mm Weight: 171g
Inventory No
29651

Description

Mahogany frame with paddle handle. Very fine image of Canterbury Cathedral seen from the south-east with figures in the foreground. Written into the wood are the words "Pres. by F.A. Bellamy, and Canterbury Cathedral. Printed stamp by maker Wakins. A metal ring around the image.