Ernest Plank magic lantern, circa 1920s

Summary

Creator:

Ernest Plank

Date:

circa 1920s

Extent:

1 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Ernest Plank magic lantern, ms4458, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Toy magic lantern, metal body mounted on a wooden base, removable interior glass tube, viewing lens, housed in an original box with instructions printed on the inside in German, English, and French. Missing metal chimney and base for glass tube. Includes 12 glass slides.

Biographical / historical:

Ernst Plank was a German company known for producing toy steam engines and magic lanterns.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Lantern slides.
Projectors
Toys

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Ernest Plank magic lantern, ms4458, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.