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Astronomical Lantern Slide: Orbit of Comet, by W.E. & F. Newton, c. 1870

Inventory Number 59150


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.59150

Item type
Object
Physical material
Wood
Glass
Paint
Paper
Ink
Object type
Lantern slide
Dimensions
Height: 10mm Width: 165mm Depth: 9mm Weight: 109g
Inventory No
59150

Description

Wood framed lantern slide with hand painted depiction of the orbit of comet. Stamped with the makers mark W. E & F. Newton. Paper labels the piece no 18. The slide is marked in ink on the top "35" and "Orbit of Comet".