"Effect of Color" Antique Magic Lantern Slide of Woman in Neo-classical Interior mysterious Pull down on his legs

Pull down on his legs

squeeze his belly and his arms come forward

which seem to sell for $1500 or so

5 7/8" x 1 11/16" x 1 11/16" and in very good antique condition

I believe there was likely once a rotating piece of wood or tin that could be used to cover the holes and/or secure the cage inside the hive

"Effect of Color" Antique Magic Lantern Slide of Woman in Neo-classical Interior mysterious Pull down on his legsI found this one together with the "toilet of girl" magic lantern slide I just listed, and find it quite striking too. I believe it is a paintbrush our woman holds in one hand and a palette in the other, making her both subject and actor here, bringing color to the neo classical interior in more ways than one. Terrific details everywhere if one looks closely, including a couple of gold griffins perched on high in the background. There is some