"magic lantern" 1743; interdates OED3 1696--1753

[Joel S. Berson]

"Joseph Barber ... At said Barber's, at the Temple Bar, in
Second-street, Philad. The MAGICK LANTHORN ... representing upwards
of 30 humourous and curious Figures, larger than the Life."

Pennsylvania Gazette, 1743 Jan. 27, 3/2.  EAN.

"magic lantern" 1743; interdates OED3  1696--1753.

Joel

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