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

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MCINTOSH BATTERY AND OPTICAL CO., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. 17 PAIR OF EXHIBITOR’S STEREOPTICONS FOR DISSOLVING. PEICE, per pair, with Dissolver, in a neat packing case, with lock and handles, suited for a stand when exhibiting $120.00 The effect of Dissolving Views is one of the most pleasing that the Stereopticon is capable of producing. The term “dissolving” is well chosen, for while the spectators are viewing a picture it can be made to almost imperceptibly fade away, and as it disappears an entirely different one begins to appear, and as the old picture dies out the new one becomes perfectly distinct. The ingenious adver- tiser can turn this mechanism to good account in keeping up an interest in his display of advertisements. It is usual to employ two separate lanterns, or an apparatus with two or more separate optical parts. A pair of Exhibitor’s Stereopticons are admirably adapted to this work. These Stereopticons can be employed equally well with ether- oxygen or oxy-hydrogen lime light, the dissolver working perfectly with either. This apparatus, from its comparatively light weight, substantial make and the absence of all unnecessary accessories is well adapted to an Advertiser’s Outfit. The Lanterns may be used singly when necessary, a matter of great convenience for business purposes. They will be furnished at the same price in separate cases if preferred.