Bidspirit auction | A Rare Antique Case of

A Rare Antique Case of Magic Lantern Slides of African Tribal Life - The Kikuyu tribe of East Africa - Costume shots (circa 1880) - 14 in total. Crocodiles and other wildlife - 14 in total. Also, some early Nairobi and Mombasa with other miscellaneous scenes. Some have labels from Gardener's of Glasgow (instrument makers) and others, Wood's of Cheapside, London. Housed in an antique hardwood case with brass retainers. 40 slides in total. 29cm x 11cm - case. A few of the slides are cracked but the majority retain their good condition.