lantern slide

noun

1. a slide or transparency for projection by a slide projector or magic lantern.

lantern slide

noun

1. (formerly) a photographic slide for projection, used in a magic lantern

Word History and Origins

Origin of lantern slide¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

For use with the Kodiopticon or any other lantern slide projector that has a water cell cooling device.

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Master Sean has a rather interesting lantern slide I want you to look at.

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Another noteworthy point is the way in which a still-life lantern slide is thrown upon the screen when desired.

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The projector carries two lenses, one for animation, and the other for still-life lantern slide work.

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By this means the light can be diverted and thrown through the lantern slide lens.

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