I remember lantern slide shows at our church in Rochester NY and in grade school (1940's and early 1950's). The obsolescence is only apparent when looking back.
Also it was possible to get a slide reversed or upside down. Example, slide #1917.059.201 "planet and position" is upside down, very deceiving - the letters N and S look okay, but the little slashes at top and bottom of letters are upside down. Also, we usually picture "N" North as at the top of a map.
In the middle of the last century it was common to have your photos turned into projection slides, so the whole family could relive travels and other events. The slide projector - no longer termed a "magic lantern" - was a pretty utiliitarian #evice.
I remember lantern slide shows at our church in Rochester NY and in grade school (1940's and early 1950's). The obsolescence is only apparent when looking back.
Also it was possible to get a slide reversed or upside down. Example, slide #1917.059.201 "planet and position" is upside down, very deceiving - the letters N and S look okay, but the little slashes at top and bottom of letters are upside down. Also, we usually picture "N" North as at the top of a map.
Regards
Larry
In the middle of the last century it was common to have your photos turned into projection slides, so the whole family could relive travels and other events. The slide projector - no longer termed a "magic lantern" - was a pretty utiliitarian #evice.