A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology

RICHARD PEARCE-MOSES



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lantern slide

BT:	photograph
RT:	magic lantern; slide; stereopticon

Definition

(also stereopticon slide), n. ~ A transparent image on glass, approximately 3½ × 4 inches, that is intended to be viewed by projection.

Notes

Lantern slides may have images that are hand-painted, printed, or photographed.