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RARE EARLY 20TH CENTURY GLASS MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE
PERSONAL EXPEDITION ARCHIVE — PIONEER PHOTOGRAPHER CHERRY KEARTON ON HORSEBACK
An exceptional, personal projection slide from the Cherry Kearton estate archive, featuring a rare field view capturing Cherry Kearton himself mounted on horseback during pioneering expeditions.
Key Features & Provenance
Detailed Condition Report
Glass: Completely intact and stable under original binding tape.
Image Area: Strong contrast, clear detail, and rich tonal range.
Provenance
Originates directly from the estate archive of the Kearton family (pioneering wildlife photographers and filmmakers Richard and Cherry Kearton).
Detailed Condition Report
Glass: Glass plate remains completely intact and stable under the original paper binding tape.
Image Area: Crisp contrast, clear detail, and rich tonal range showing the grave slab and surrounding granite boulders.
Binding: Original black paper binding tape shows standard light authentic shelf-wear consistent with age and lantern projector usage.
