Magic lantern set effects slide with wooden frame. By sliding the effects slide, a man fights between two lions set against a black background. Made by Lawler, 161 Strand, London. ‘91’ written in pencil on wooden frame. Cream tape has been adhered to the edge of the sliding section.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
On display until
22 February 2026
ACMI: Gallery 1
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
R0007988
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Pictures → MI-02. Play and Illusion → MI-02-C01 → Panel A7
Measurements
100 x 235 x 8mm (open); 100 x 193 x 8mm (closed)
Object Types
3D Object
Glass slide/Pictorial
Materials
wood, glass, ink, metal