Luminous Butterfly

Butterfly magic lantern slide / hand-painted glass, pine frame / c. late 19th century

$245

In stock

Description

Hand-painted magic lantern slide depicting a butterfly from a collection of homemade slides fashioned by an itinerant lecturer who dazzled small town audiences with his illuminating presentations. A wonderful and rare example of this performative form of a folk art. Displays equally well in a window or on the wall.

 

Condition

Very good.

 

Measurements

3.75 x 7 inches.

 

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