Magic Lantern Slide Children (2 results)

This is a magic Lantern Slide, a positive photographic image on glass - 3.25" X 4", showing A group of people, probably a mother and children at Karnak near Sacred Lake, Egypt in the early days of the 20th Century. This Slide is in VERY GOOD condition.

Condition: Very good condition. A charming color panorama children's magic lantern glass slide showing a series of four scenes of European children in traditional garb in natural settings. From a series of slides for children. From left to right, the first illustration is of two small children seated on a doorstep perhaps playing a guessing game with a standing girl; a small girl with doll trailing behind her, carefully scrutinizing the dolls on display in a doll vendor's stall; a girl leading a trio of boys in song; and an older girl wearing a crucifix on a chain, making flower bouquets. A small dwelling with smoking chimney can be seen to the left, and a European village with church steeple is seen at the center. Edges of slide bound with pale blue paper. 11 3/4 x 4".