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For your consideration is an authentic 19th-century Magic Lantern glass strip slide, Series No. 93, manufactured by the legendary German toy maker Ernst Plank (EP). This slide features a vibrant, hand-colored chromolithograph depicting a charming summer day of outdoor leisure activities by the water.
Panel Narrative:
1. A pastoral scene of children on a wooden bridge.
2. A peaceful riverbank fishing scene.
3. A group in a decorative striped rowboat with a swan.
4. A riverside summer fun scene.
Historical Context:
Ernst Plank (established 1866 in Nuremberg, Germany) was the premier manufacturer of Victorian optical toys. This slide carries the "9.3" series mark and the "EP" maker's mark. These slides were used in "Laterna Magica" devices for home entertainment before the era of moving film.
• Manufacturer: Ernst Plank (EP), Nuremberg, Germany
• Series Number: 93
• Era: Circa 1890-1910
• Material: Hand-colored lithography on glass
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. Glass is whole with no cracks. Colors are exceptionally bright and well-preserved. Minor edge wear to the black masking as expected for the age.
A great addition for collectors of Victorian toys, pre-cinema optics, or antique German history.