
Description
Nine Romance Theme Magic Lantern Slides, 19th Century,
Nine glass lantern slides in mahogany frames, five of which are hand-painted sliders and two are English color illustrations from the Catastrophe Series of a lover stealing a kiss and then falling into a moat by H. Lewis of 35 Broad St, Reading. One of a man meeting a woman in a manhole is inscribed W. Hayne in ink on the frame.
With a Magic Lantern show admission ticket.
Frame Dimensions: H: 4 x 6 7/8 x 3/8 in.
Nine glass lantern slides in mahogany frames, five of which are hand-painted sliders and two are English color illustrations from the Catastrophe Series of a lover stealing a kiss and then falling into a moat by H. Lewis of 35 Broad St, Reading. One of a man meeting a woman in a manhole is inscribed W. Hayne in ink on the frame.
With a Magic Lantern show admission ticket.
Frame Dimensions: H: 4 x 6 7/8 x 3/8 in.
Condition
Wear commensurate with age and use.
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9 Romance Theme Magic Lantern Slides
Estimate $100-$200
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Mar 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDTCleveland, OH, United States
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