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This magic lantern uses a gas light to project the images on the glass slides. The lantern is in a metal box and has 4 slide holders. Magic lantern shows were very popular in Victorian times.

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Do more with the Magic Lantern:

• Experience a Magic Lantern Slide Show (Flash)
• See the Magic Lantern in the Leisure themes gallery
• See 30 Magic Lantern Slides that might have been used with this Magic Lantern.

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