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Lantern slide, b+w, of floral decoration with eagle and patriotic shield motif, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.

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Lantern slide, black-and-white, of floral decoration with eagle and patriotic shield motif, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920. 3-1/4" wide x 4" high. Made by Edward Van Altena, N.Y. The image is from a printed photo.The reverse shows text in german that has been masked. As far as is known, the image is not of any place in or product of Hoboken. Used in a Beseler Lantern Slide projector, objects catalog 2001.091.0001, purchased from D'Angelo Florist. Originally used by Maurice Hendberg, 415 Washington St., Hoboken for promotional display, cf. photo catalog 2001.091.0002 for title slide. For a full view of a typical Edward Van Altena slide, see photo catalog 2001.091.0002, 2001.091.0003 & 2001.091.0004.

2001.091.0054

2001.091

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Van Altena, Lawrence

1915 - 1925

New York City

Date: 1915-1925

Display Value: Good Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2003-06-25

Lantern slide, b+w, of floral decoration with eagle and patriotic shield motif, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920. picture number 1