Lantern Slide Item Number: 3000/58 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Single slipper lantern slide. A rectangular wooden frame holds a single, stationary glass plates (a moveable plate of similar size that would normally be part of this type of object is missing). The stationary plate shows a vibrantly coloured, printed image of a man dressed in blue, red and white with his foot on a small stool, one hand gripping his heel, and the opposite arm shown in two positions: one raised, the other falling, and holding an axe aimed at the foot. The frame has accommodations for a moving slide, with a large groove in the end of one side for the plate to move into, and a semi-circular finger hole at the edge. Inscription: "T. Pamphlet".
Narrative
From the collection of the missionary Thomas Crosby, who worked in various places on the Northwest Coast of B.C. from 1863 to 1907.
Item History
- Made in United Kingdom ? or England ?
- Owned by Thomas Crosby before 1914
- Owned by Jane Howard and Thomas Taylor Crosby before April 17, 2013
- Received from Jane Howard (Donor) and Thomas Taylor Crosby (Donor) on April 17, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- English ?
- Previous Owner
- Thomas Crosby, Jane Howard and Thomas Taylor Crosby
- Received from
- Jane Howard (Donor) and Thomas Taylor Crosby (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- United Kingdom ? or England ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1914 and before April 17, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on April 17, 2013
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3000/0058 a-b