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Victorian to Modern Day Lanterns for Every Occasion
The magic lantern is the earliest device that was used to project shapes with the use of light. It was invented during the 17th century by a Dutch scientist called Christiaan Huygens, but it was only used for close to two centuries. During the Victorian period, lantern shows were a popular form of entertainment for both adults and children, and they were later used in school for educational purposes as well. With the advent of projectors and cinematographs, magic lanterns became obsolete, and now, they are valuable antique items that serve as great decorative pieces. Here is a list of websites that provide information about various types of lanterns and lantern-making methods since the Victorian era:
- The Magic of Magic Lanterns: Article that reveals the fascination with magic lanterns.
- Magic Lantern: Comprehensive information about magic lanterns.
- Victorian Magic Lantern Shows: Find out how magic lantern shows were made during the Victorian era.
- Magic Lanterns and Slides: An article that describes the use of slides in magic lanterns.
- Magic Lantern Technical Development: Document that traces the technical development of the magic lantern.
- Magic Lantern Components: Description of the various parts of a magic lantern.
- Basic Types of Magic Lanterns: Find out what are the ten basic types of lanterns.
- Metal Bodied Lanterns: A brief overview of metal bodied lanterns.
- Wood Bodied Lanterns: An example of wood bodied magic lanterns.
- Magic Lantern Diagram: A diagram that shows the components of a magic lantern.
- Magic Lantern Slides: Learn about the different types of magic lantern slides.
- Magic Lantern Slide Scanning: Detailed explanation of the processes behind magic lantern slide scanning.
- Magic Lantern Castle Museum: Information about slide identification in magic lanterns.
- Bamforth’s Magic Lantern Slides: An article about James Bamforth and his magic lantern slides.
- Magic Lantern Limelight: Discussion about the use of limelight in magic lanterns.
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin Magic Lantern Show: Details about a magic lantern adaptation of the Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
- Magic Lantern Shows: Brief description and images of magic lantern shows.
- Magic Lantern Images: An online gallery that contains images of magic lanterns and toy magic lanterns.
- Toy Magic Lantern History: An account of the development of toy magic lanterns during the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Magic Lantern Manual: A complete guide for magic lantern users.
- The Magic Lantern Society: Official website of the Magic Lantern Society.