Lantern Slide
About this object
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.
Physical description
Photographic lantern slide made of two pieces of glass, one with the photo printed on it, the other clear, held together by a ‘frame’ of black paper tape. The black and white photo is of a group of dolls in elaborate clothing, standing in tiers, arranged on a display case. A dark blue and gold border surrounds the image. Inscriptions read: "Centennial Photographic Co. / Philadelphia / International Exhibition. / Registered 1878...Portuguese papier mache figures..."
