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Pettibone Paragon (Peacock) Magic Lantern Projector

United States, c. 1888
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The Pettibone Mfg. Co. (Cincinatti, Ohio) patented this striking magic lantern with revolving disc in 1888 for use primarily in fraternal society lodges. The ..

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