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Lantern Slide - Military Procession, 1900-1920 Reg. No: MM 111644

Summary:: Lantern slide showing military procession or inspection. The place and date depicted are unknown - although probably late 19th century.

Part of the Francis Collection of pre-cinematic apparatus and ephemera, acquired by the Australian and Victorian Governments in 1975. David Francis was the curator of the National Film and Sound Archive of the British Film Institute as well as being a co-founder of the Museum of the Moving Image in London, which was operational between 1988 and 1999.
Description:: Lantern slide featuring a colour image printed on glass with black paper edging. A second piece of glass is attached to protect the printed image.
Description Of Content:: Coloured drawing depicting a military procession or inspection. Rows of soldiers in long khaki coats and bearskin hats face a balcony on which stand an indistinguishable group of people in red and pink, some holding gold staffs, surrounded by people in khaki. In the foreground, watching the scene, are three soldiers on horses wearing red jackets and plumed hats.
Acquisition Information:: Loan & Subsequent Donation from Australian Film Institute (AFI)
Acknowledgement:: Source: Museum Victoria

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	82 mm (Height), 82 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	lantern slides, royalty british, military history, bands, optical amusements
Themes this item is part of:	Francis Collection, Images & Image Making Collection
Primary Classification:	MILITARY HISTORY
Secondary Classification:	Service
Tertiary Classification:	military bands
Inscriptions:	Printed in black ink on glass: '20'
Format:	Lantern Slide: Colour; Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.)
Date Made:	1900-1920