Lantern slides, how to make and color them (1897)

Record Details:

Title:
Lantern slides, how to make and color them
Date:
1897
Publisher:
New York : E. & H.T. Anthony
Volume:
Lantern slides, how to make and color them
Leaf #:
0008
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
University of California Libraries
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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LANTERN SLIDES, HOW TO MAKE AND COLOR THEM.* INTRODUCTION. THE difficulties whiqh 'fneet the Beginner at the start are mdn-injl tliotih; orne; o. tliotigh; . them are real and are to "be 'overcome only^y care, patience and perseverance, yet most of the obstacles, which appear as mountains, soon disappear before the magic of common sense when applied under the guidance of practical experience. The printed directions enclosed in each box of plates, while explicit enough for one well versed in the art, are Greek to the novice. The formulas puzzle some, the names of the chemi- cals, others; the chemical actions threaten distraction, while startling results, not at all in accordance with the directions, cause a total collapse. The purpose of this little work is to guide those who will follow its directions as Alpine climbers do the " fiirer," step by step, trusting to the direction of their leader, who has often surmounted the difficulties which lie in the path leading to a perfect lantern slide. There are no short cuts to real success, but by using the best appliances and methods we