Summary
Lantern slide, probably depicting soldiers in the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. The war is surmised from associated images that identify this provenance.
Description of Content
Coloured drawing of soldiers charging in battle on horseback. The central figure has a raised sword. Cartwheels are visible - perhaps weaponry. The woldiers wear blue jackets with white belts and mauve trousers.
Physical Description
Single lantern slide, comprising circular hand-coloured print on glass, with black mask, mounted in rectangular wooden frame.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Donation from Australian Film Institute (AFI), Mr David Francis, by Nov 1990
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Date Depicted
Europe, 1870-1871
Dates based on dates of Franco-Prussian War. The lantern slide would have been made later - specific date unknown. -
Format
Lantern Slide, Wooden Framed - Single Image, Colour
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Keywords
Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871, Lantern Slides, Military History
