Lantern Slide

Description:

Glass lantern slide in rectangular wooden frame. Here, a slide with a glass insert contains two dark spots. When moved, one sees a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Mercer University

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.325569.11Accession Number: 256847Catalog Number: 325569.11

Object Name: lantern slide

Measurements: overall: 3 in x 9 in x 4 3/4 in; 7.62 cm x 22.86 cm x 12.065 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6d81-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1838928

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