Slide Projector Collection

Stereoopticon, c. 1937. Creator: William Spiecker
Stereooptician, c. 1937

Laterna Magica, 1786-1788. Creator: Abildgaard, Nicolai Abraham (1743-1809)
Laterna Magica, 1786-1788. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Magic lantern, c. 1790. Creator: Anonymous master
Magic lantern, c. 1790. Private Collection

Peep Show Image, ca 1770. Creator: Anonymous
Peep Show Image, ca 1770. Private Collection

Magic lantern showing Death (from Ars Magna Lucis), 1671. Creator: Kircher, Athanasius (1602-1680)
Magic lantern showing Death (from Ars Magna Lucis), 1671. Private Collection

Lecture in progress, City Literary Institute, London, 1939

Man, woman and children in the mountains of Savoy, ca 1797. Private Collection

The Peepshow Man. Private Collection

Little Pauls Christmas, 1881. Artist: Anonymous
Little Pauls Christmas, 1881. Private Collection

Army Art Group: Adrian Hill, R. B. A. R. O. I. lecturing on The Art and Aims of Picasso, 1944
Army Art Group: Adrian Hill, R.B.A. R.O.I. lecturing on The Art and Aims of Picasso, 1944. From The Studio Volume 128. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1908-9]

Magic lantern, 1671 (1956). The projection of an image of a man burning in Hell. The image was produced by light from a lamp which travelled down the lens

Camera obscura, 1646. A double camera obscura, rather out of scale, showing an image of a man burning in Hell. The image was produced by light from a lamp which travelled down the lens

Digital illustration of slide projector

Magic lantern display, 17th century C016 / 8932
Magic lantern display. 17th-century artwork showing an image of a skeleton being projected from a magic lantern. The magic lantern was the ancestor of the modern slide projector

Magic lantern display, 19th century
Magic lantern display, showing the 7 June 1891 eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in the Bay of Naples, Italy. The magic lantern was the ancestor of the modern slide projector

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"The Evolution of Visual Storytelling: A Glimpse into the World of Slide Projectors" Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of slide projectors, a device that revolutionized visual storytelling. From its earliest predecessors like the Stereoopticon created by William Spiecker in 1937 to the Laterna Magica crafted by Abildgaard, Nicolai Abraham in 1786-1788, these inventions paved the way for captivating presentations. One cannot forget the enchanting Magic Lantern from around 1790, an anonymous masterpiece that transported audiences into a world filled with wonder and imagination. Similarly, the Peep Show Image captured hearts circa 1770 with its secretive allure and hidden surprises. Delving even further into history reveals Kircher's mesmerizing creation - a Magic Lantern showcasing Death (from Ars Magna Lucis) dating back to 1671. This hauntingly beautiful image evoked emotions and sparked contemplation on life's fragility. Fast forward to more recent times; witness a lecture in progress at City Literary Institute in London during 1939 where knowledge was shared through vivid visuals projected onto screens. Meanwhile, a family enjoys their vacation amidst breathtaking mountains of Savoy around 1797 using this remarkable invention as a source of entertainment and education. The Peepshow Man takes center stage as he captivates audiences with his magical performances, transporting them to distant lands or fantastical realms. In contrast, "Little Pauls Christmas" from 1881 remains an anonymous artwork that immerses viewers in heartwarming holiday cheer. During wartime years like those seen in Adrian Hill's Army Art Group lecture on The Art and Aims of Picasso in 1944, slide projectors became invaluable tools for communication and expression amidst chaos. Even as technology advanced over centuries, magic lanterns continued to captivate minds well into modern times; one such example being the Magic Lantern from 1671, reimagined in 1956.