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Transparency, Lantern Slide
Object/Artifact
Magic Lantern Glass Slide - bordered in yellow - orange paper. Black background - scene of children playing war with toy swords, hobby horse, toy cannon pulled by dogs, a broom and a fence post are also used as play horses.
2022.08.062
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Children playing
Children playing outdoors
Children playing soldiers
Children playing with toys
2-1/2 in
8 in
Glass