Lantern Slide Collection

The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

Powerscourt Waterfall, Co. Wicklow, c1910. [J. Lizars, Glasgow, c1910]

Inscription on the monument to David Livingstone, Zambia, Africa, late 19th or early 20th century. Scottish missionary and explorer Livingstone (1813-1873)

Marble pavilion in the Fort Gardens, Lahore, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lahore Fort was built in the 1560s by the Mughal Emperor Akbar

Alice and the Cheshire Cat, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and the Cheshire Cat, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

The caterpillar on his mushroom, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

She grew and grew, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I. Down The Rabbit Hole. [W

There was a mouse splashing about, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Curiouser and curiouser, cried Alice, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Down the Rabbit Hole, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I. Down The Rabbit Hole. [W

And then the whole pack rose up into the air, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

What do you know about this business?, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

Alice was growing larger again, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

The Mad Hatter and the March Hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter and the March Hare trying to put the Dormouse into a teapot, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

Off with her head! Alice and her Red Queen, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
Off with her head! Alice and her Red Queen, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

Alice at the Mad Hatters Tea Party, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice at the Mad Hatters Tea Party, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone preaching from a wagon, Africa, 19th century. Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in

Gulliver is thanked by the emperor of Lilliput... lantern slide, late 19th century
Gulliver is thanked by the emperor of Lilliput after capturing the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. The emperor

Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. They had seen me cut the cables, and thought my design was only to let the ships run adrift or fall foul on each other

Inner Court - Royal Military Academy, Breda, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Inner Court - Royal Military Academy, Breda, late 19th-early 20th century. Courtyard of the Koninklijke Militaire Academie in Breda, Netherlands, established in 1828

Christian enters the Valley of the Shadow of Death, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Christian enters the Valley of the Shadow of Death, c1910. Scene from " The Pilgrims Progress", by John Bunyan. Glass lantern slide produced by the Church Army Lantern Department which in

The Fight at Paardeberg, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa, between Great Britain

Alice meets a very large puppy, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

There goes Bill, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I. Down The Rabbit Hole. [W

That you won t, thought Alice, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Very soon they came upon the Gryphon, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III

Only the Cats Head appeared, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III. Who Stole Tarts

Alice at the Mad Hatters Tea Party, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice at the Mad Hatters Tea Party, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

Alice holding a pig in her arms. c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice holding a pig in her arms. c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

The Frog Footman delivers the invitation, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
The Frog Footman delivers the invitation, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

The Playing cards painting the Rose Bushes, c1910. Artist: John Tenniel
The Playing cards painting the Rose Bushes, c1910. From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. [W. Butcher & Sons, London, c1910]

The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Scen during the Battle of Trafalgar, at which Victory was Admiral Lord Nelsons flagship. The British defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet

Mount Kronos and Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. The wife of Zeus, Hera was one of the major goddesses of Ancient Greece. The Romans worshipped her as Juno

Fountain of the Muses, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century
Fountain of the Muses and the avenue of Royal Palms, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century. The gardens first opened to the public in 1822

Angel Tavern PLS01_01_10
Angel Tavern, Fore Street, Edmonton, Enfield, Greater London. A view of the Angel Tavern, Fore Street, seen after rebuilding

The World Turned Upside Down PLS01_01_05
The World Turned Upside Down, Old Kent Road, Southwark, Greater London. A view of The World Turned Upside Down public house at 145 Old Kent Road, seen around 1910, before rebuilding

Temple in water garden
2624067 Temple in water garden by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); (add.info.: Temple in water garden at the "Weld, " Larz Anderson house, 151 Newton Street, Brookline)

Glass lantern slide, (Hand coloured) of the Drum bridge in the Japanese garden at Henry Edwards Huntington House
3525575 Glass lantern slide, (Hand coloured) of the Drum bridge in the Japanese garden at Henry Edwards Huntington House, San Marino, California

Man Bicycling, 1890s. Creator: Etienne Jules Marey
Man Bicycling, 1890s. Gelatin silver lantern slide (chronophotograph)

Tree in Snow, New York City, 1900 / 02. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Tree in Snow, New York City, 1900/02. A work made of lantern slide

Snowscape, Berlin, 1888 / 92. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Snowscape, Berlin, 1888/92. A work made of lantern slide

Self-Portrait with camera, tripod and pistol, 1886. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Self-Portrait with camera, tripod and pistol, 1886. A work made of lantern slide

Emmy and Selma, Lake George, 1899. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Emmy and Selma, Lake George, 1899. A work made of lantern slide

Nieces - Flora holding flower, and Hedwig, c. 1896. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Nieces - Flora holding flower, and Hedwig, c. 1896. A work made of lantern slide

Meeting of Day and Night, Lake George, 1896. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Meeting of Day and Night, Lake George, 1896. A work made of lantern slide

Kitty, c. 1908. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Kitty, c. 1908. A work made of lantern slide

Gutach, 1894. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Gutach, 1894. A work made of lantern slide

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the World with Lantern Slides" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of lantern slides. These fascinating glimpses into history transport us to different corners of the globe, offering a unique perspective on bygone eras. In Hong Kong street scene from the 1890s (C016/4499), we witness bustling streets filled with vibrant energy, capturing a moment frozen in time. The Army and Navy establishments in Wellington and Nelson, dating back to around 1805, reveal an era steeped in military grandeur as depicted by Newton & Co. Traveling further afield, we find ourselves enchanted by Powerscourt Waterfall in Co. Wicklow circa 1910. Its majestic beauty cascades down with timeless grace, inviting us to marvel at nature's wonders. Meanwhile, an inscription on David Livingstone's monument takes us to Zambia, Africa during the late 19th or early 20th century - a tribute to this intrepid explorer who ventured into uncharted territories. The marble pavilion nestled within Lahore's Fort Gardens transports us to India during the late 19th or early 20th century. Its intricate design speaks volumes about architectural prowess and cultural heritage that still resonate today. But it is not just distant lands that captivate our imagination; whimsical scenes also come alive through these magical slides. A caterpillar perched upon his mushroom invites curiosity while "She grew and grew" beckons us into a world where anything is possible. As we venture "Down the Rabbit Hole, " Alice accompanies us on her fantastical journey c1900-style – curiouser and curiouser. And then suddenly, an unexpected twist unfolds before our eyes as "the whole pack rose up into the air. " Such moments remind us that reality can be wonderfully unpredictable. Lastly, one slide poses an intriguing question: "What do you know about this business.