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Lantern, Magic, ca. 1800

This is a lantern, magic. It is dated ca. 1800 and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is painted tôle. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild.

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Lantern, Magic, ca. 1800; painted tôle; Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild; 1923-12-1-a/f

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