Magic Lantern Slide: Hymn tune Composed and written by Samuel Crompton

This image is part of lecture set on the topic of Samuel Crompton and the cotton industry. The slides originally belonged to John Crabtree, who was HM Inspector of Factories. This slide is one of several which show Samuel Crompton’s musical interests and abilities.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
118/1934/255
Collection Class
Social and industrial history
Material
glasspaperphotographic emulsion
Common Name
Magic Lantern Slide: Hymn tune Composed and written by Samuel Crompton
Simple Name
slide
Inscription Transcription
handwritten '37.' on corner label; handwritten 'Hymn tune Composed and written by Samuel Crompton.' on mount
Period Classification
Victorian (1837-1901); Edwardian (1901-1914); World War I (1914-1918)
Production Country
United Kingdom
Production Person Initials
John H.
Production Person Surname
Crabtree
Production Year Low
1863
Production Year High
1924

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Lantern Slide: Hymn tune Composed and written by Samuel Crompton