Donald Duck Colored Lantern Slides
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5C From Walt Disney’s Silly Symphony. Glass Hand-Colored Slides. Made in England. Mid 1900s
Notes
Colored lantern slides were an early form of visual entertainment popular from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. These slides were created for use with a magic lantern, an early projector that illuminated images on a glass slide and projected them onto a screen or wall. Artists painted the images directly onto glass plates using transparent or semi-transparent paints, allowing the light to pass through the artwork when projected. The fine details were carefully painted by hand, often with layers of color to achieve the desired effect.
The process of creating these slides involved painting intricate scenes, portraits, or illustrations on the glass surface. Some slides were entirely painted, while others combined photographic images with hand-painted details for a more colorful result. Once completed, the slides were mounted in a frame to fit into a magic lantern, which was typically powered by a candle or oil lamp, later replaced by gas or electric lights. The projector would shine light through the slide, and a lens would enlarge and project the image onto a screen or wall.
"Donald Duck in an Alpine Adventure" is a short animated film from Disney's Silly Symphonies series, released in 1939. The story follows Donald Duck as he embarks on a comical journey through the snowy Alps. In typical Donald fashion, he encounters a series of mishaps and humorous challenges, including interactions with wildlife and the harsh mountain environment. The film features colored lantern slides that enhance the vibrant, picturesque alpine scenery, adding a magical touch to the whimsical animation. This adventure showcases Donald's iconic personality, combining his determination with his usual misfortune in a fun, lighthearted way.
Description
Twelve colored slides in two glass slides with navy cloth seal around the edges. Each slide is 1 1/2in x 5 1/4in painted in vibrant colors. Comes in original vintage pictorial box with original slide dialogue pages. Some minimal tearing to the corner of one of the seals.
