Magic Lantern Slide: From the West Porch - Christchurch

This photographic slide by William Weaver Baker shows a view from the west porch of Christchurch Priory in Dorset (formerly Hampshire). It shows a tree-lined avenue beyond the gates. This is one of a series of slides of Christchurch Priory by Baker. As well as taking photographs of significant features inside the Priory, this slide shows his interest in photographing natural lighting.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
313/1977/370
Collection Class
Social and industrial history
Material
glasspaperphotographic emulsion
Common Name
Magic Lantern Slide: From the West Porch - Christchurch
Simple Name
slide
Inscription Transcription
handwritten 'WEST PORCH Christchurch' on top edge; handwritten 'From the West Porch -- Christchurch' on mount
Period Classification
Edwardian (1901-1914); World War I (1914-1918); Inter War (1918-1939)
Production Country
United Kingdom
Production Person Initials
W. Weaver
Production Person Surname
Baker

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Lantern Slide: From the West Porch - Christchurch