Illustrated Catalogue Of Magic Lanterns (after November 1889, probably 1890)

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MCINTOSH BATTERY AND OPTICAL CO., CHICAGO, ILL., II S. A. 11 from the heat and smoke by glass plates intervening between it and the flame. It is perforated in the center to allow examina- tion of the wicks without exposing the eye to the full light of the lamp. It is all metal except the windows. No glass chim- ney or isinglass to get scratched, marred, or broken. The flame is pure white and of intense brilliancy, surpassing in illumination any effect previously produced by oil. DIRECTIONS FOR MANAGING THE NEW MODEL SUN-LIGHT OIL LAMP. 1. Use only the very highest grade of oil, 150° test. 2 . Do not fill the fount too full, or when the oil gets warm it will expand and run over. 3. A little common camphor dissolved in oil will increase the brilliancy of illumination. It has one disadvantage, that of charring the wick. 4. A coal-oil lamp is like a race-horse—it must be thor- oughly warmed up to do its best work. Always turn up the wicks gradually; a very little at a time, until you accomplish the best results on the screen, without the lamp smoking. PRICE $12.50 Chicago, III., Nov. 9, 1889. McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., 141 & 143 Wabash Ave., City. Gentlemen:— In reply to your favor of the 7th Inst., I am pleased to inform you that of the many oil lanterns received from you for the use of our Councils, each one has proved entirely satisfactory. The simplicity of construction, and the ease with which they are manipulated, together with the splendid results obtained, commend them at once to public favor. I take great pleasure In recommending your lanterns. Yours truly, C. A. WARREN, Supreme Scribe , Royal League. Chicago, III., December 1,1889. To McIntosh Battery and Optical Co ., Chicago, III. : Gentlemen— After a very careful test of your new Sun-Light OilLamp with a number of others, I find that in brilliancy, even illumination, etc., it Is far superior to any I have ever seen. It is unnecessary to add that I am pleased with my purchase. Yours truly, J. B. McCleeey, Member Chicago Lantern Slide Club and Chicago Camera Club.