MagicLanternSociety

The Magic Lantern Society (est. 1977) is dedicated to the history and development of Magic Lantern media.

[A Moment in Time #XX @GreenockLassie]

#GourockSocialHistory

Glass lantern slide of the view of Cardwell Bay from Fort Matilda
An array of Caledonian Steam Packet Company paddle steamers at Gourock Pier, with a North British Railway paddle steamer approaching

Photographer, William Robertson, active 1880s to 1930s

[A Moment in Time #XX @GreenockLassie]

#GourockSocialHistory Glass lantern slide of Central Senior School, Binnie Street, Gourock, 1909 (built 1876)

From the collection of Scottish photographer, William Robertson, active 1880s to 1930s

[A Moment in Time #XX @GreenockLassie]

#GourockSocialHistory

Glass lantern slide of the children's paddling pond, Albert Road, Gourock, 1911

From the collection of Scottish photographer, William Robertson, active 1880s to 1930s

[A Moment in Time #XX @GreenockLassie]

#GourockSocialHistory

Glass lantern slide of Cleat's Property and Public House, Kempock Street, Gourock

From the collection of Scottish photographer, William Robertson, active 1880s to 1930s

[Lapworth Museum of Geology @lapworthmuseum]

This lantern slide showing contorted schists in Anglesey, Wales, belongs to our structural geology collection. Which rock group does schist belong to?

#FoldFriday #LapworthRocks #geology #museum #rocks #rock #petrology @unibirmingham @ace_national

[Bill Douglas Museum @bdcmuseum]

We are delighted to announce our latest call for applications for stipends to visit and research our amazing collections. Deadline is 31st January 2025 and details are on the link below.
https://t.co/JNCSMI5SDx

[causal_usal @causal_usal]

🚨 ¡Atención! ¡Se ha ampliado el plazo para enviar propuestas a la International Conference on the Magic Lantern!

Tienes hasta el 16 de diciembre para presentar tus aportaciones.

Consulta todos los detalles y envía tu propuesta aquí: https://t.co/HYIilXtoYI

[Viva Group @Viva_Group]

Magic lantern talk - the original moving pictures - https://t.co/lqSr1mEVjD

[University Of Westminster Archives @UniWestArc]

Although our University Archive mostly holds paper material, we also have objects related to the history of the University.

These keys belonged to Edmund Wilkie who worked with the magic lantern slides displayed at the RPI from 1872.

Find out more here: https://t.co/GyF7XPZzA5

[MagicLanternSociety @MagicLanternSoc]

“Magic Lantern show in the Orangery, presented by the Histoires des Lanternes Association, on December 26 and 27, and January 2 and 3, at 2:30 and 4:00 pm.”

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Christmas at Château de Dampierre en Yvelines: Lights, immersive shows and walks on the program https://t.co/ZolUfatgbB

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News Stories from Film and Screen Media, University College Cork - https://t.co/Hg2mFJxbyi

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The Essential Christmas Carol https://t.co/dcWwOKEdar

[The Stereoscopic Society @stereoscopicsoc]

A reminder that our next open-to-all Zoom meeting will be at 7 pm tomorrow, Wed 13 Nov. Optional theme is circles or wheels.
Join Zoom Meeting:-
https://t.co/Ab1aqnlxTe
Meeting ID: 848 7355 0108
Passcode: 176705
Please feel free to join us!
Helen

[MagicLanternSociety @MagicLanternSoc]

@OldLondonW14 Amazing! Best viewed projected through a lantern and appreciated by an audience! #ShowandTell #MagicLanternSocietyMeetings

[𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕖 & 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 @pickfan1918]

Glass lantern slides were used during intermission (or when a film broke) to advertise upcoming films or other products and services from local businesses. Here is a slide advertising Mary Pickford in ''Captain Kidd, Jr.''

#MaryPickford #silentfilm #oldhollywood

[MagicLanternSociety @MagicLanternSoc]

@TheArcLampMan Ah, yes. Who’s on first, I hear you ask. 🧢⚾️🏟️

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Look out for news on the next convention of the US & Canada Magic Lantern Society which will take place in 2026. We’re all invited! https://t.co/P1m3CHrMrf

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A little more wordplay at today’s #MagicLanternSocietyMeeting #Show&Tell

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A great tale of what happened when little piggy went to market #DickMoore #wordplay #MagicLanternSocietyMeeting