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(81) BEN-HUR MAGIC LANTERN GLASS SLIDES

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Very rare early theatre magic lantern 4" H x 3.25" W, colored slides depicting Ben-Hur, slides made by McIntosh Stereopticon Co. Chicago, and the Williams, Brown & Earle Inc. Philadelphia. There are 10 dialogue and setting slides to introduce the picture slides. One additional slide titled "You Got Me," by E.S. Jones, Official Photographer Boston, depicting a circa 1890's street festival. 104 total slides, including 22 blank slides in original box. Private collection Otisville, Mi.

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