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Wood-Framed Lantern Slide (Hand-Painted), entitled "Jackdaw of Rheims", by Carpenter and Westley, London

Inventory Number 15474


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presumed to be part of the Clay Collection, as contained within the same crate as other Clay Collection lantern slides. Unlike the other Clay Collection slides, this is not known to have been associated with the Royal Polytechnic Institution.
Primary inscriptions
"Patent Enamel Slides for the Magic Lantern. J. Barnard & Son, Makers, London. Jackdaw of Rheims No. 2." "Illustrated Recitals by Mr Frederick Ely, The Brilliant Limelight Illustrations and Effects by Mr W.T. Hoare (From the Royal Polytechnic, London, and Crystal Palace, Sydenham.) Exhibitor to the late Captain Evatt Acklom." "2" "The Jackdaw of Rheims"
Physical material
Wood
metal
Glass
Paper
Object type
Lantern slide
Dimensions
Height: 94mm
Inventory No
15474
Accession Number
1944-1

Description

Glass plate in wooden frame. Shows a cardinal, with monks or friars bowing before him. There are two extensive paper labels to either side of the slide - see 'primary inscriptions' for details.