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Antique Magic Lantern Glass Slide Immigration Theme: Do We Care for the Stranger

Description: Description: This Magic Lantern Glass Slide is an evocative piece of early 20th-century social commentary, likely used for educational or public presentations on the topic of immigration. The slide measures approximately 4" x 3.25" and features a hand-colored image of a shipload of Italian immigrants arriving in America. The slide includes text with a poignant message questioning America's treatment of immigrants, reflecting the nativist sentiments prevalent during that time period.Rarity: Magic Lantern slides, especially those with a social or political message, are relatively rare. The topic of immigration was particularly significant during the early 1900s, making this slide an important historical artifact.Historical Significance: This slide is a window into the past, shedding light on early 20th-century views on immigration, a hotly debated topic in American society. Such slides were often used in educational settings or public lectures to provoke thought and discussion, making this slide both historically and socially significant.Photographer: The photographer is not identified on the slide, which is typical for many Magic Lantern slides. The emphasis was more on the content and the message rather than the creator.Content of the Image: The image content is a powerful visual of a crowded ship filled with immigrants, most likely arriving at Ellis Island, New York. The accompanying text speaks to the challenges and perceptions of immigrants during that era, making this slide an educational tool of its time.Market Demand: Magic Lantern slides are collectible, particularly those with unique or historically significant content. Slides that address social issues, such as this one on immigration, can attract interest from collectors of ephemera, historical artifacts, and those with a focus on immigration history.

Price: 53.25 USD

Location: North Port, Florida

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Antique Magic Lantern Glass Slide Immigration Theme: Do We Care for the StrangerAntique Magic Lantern Glass Slide Immigration Theme: Do We Care for the StrangerAntique Magic Lantern Glass Slide Immigration Theme: Do We Care for the StrangerAntique Magic Lantern Glass Slide Immigration Theme: Do We Care for the StrangerAntique Magic Lantern Glass Slide Immigration Theme: Do We Care for the Stranger

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Antique: Yes

Image Orientation: Portrait

Size: 3 1/4 x 4 in

Image Color: Color

Number of Slides: 1

Material: Glass

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Brand/Publisher: Unknown

Subject: Historic & Vintage

Vintage: Yes

Type: Magic Lantern Slide

Year of Production: 1900-1915

Photographer: Unknown

Theme: Immigration Theme

Features: Hand Tinted

Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1915

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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