Transparency, Lantern Slide
Object number2018.26.3
Manufacturer
Motion Picture Producing Company
Datec. 1927
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass; Paint; Paper; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Melissa McSwigan
DescriptionRectangular lantern slide. Painted image of a trolley superimposed with black text; above the streetcar is blue, green, red, and white event information. Black background with gold maker text on left and right. Painted image is sandwiched between two pieces of glass that are secured around the perimeter with black adhesive-backed paper.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.25 x 4 x 0.125 in. (8.3 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm)InscriptionsSlide has blue, green, red, and white text at top " "RIDE the TROLLEY" WEEK / January 10th to 16th / Inclusive" and black text superimposed on the trolley " "WE HAVE PLEDGED OURSELVES TO / RIDE THE STREET CAR THIS WEEK. / SO LONG --- HERE COMES THE / TROLLEY NOW." Pa Pitt".
MarksGold text to the viewer's left of the image "[star] MOTION PICTURE PRODUCING CO." and to the viewer's right of the image "PITTSBURGH, PA."
Historical NotesGlass lantern slide used in early films to advertise “Ride the Trolley" week. From January 10-16, 1927. Mayor Charles Kline issued a doctrine called “Ride the Trolley Week.” During this week, there would be multiple displays and performances including a traveling exhibit of George Washington and The Pittsburgh Press offered a free trolley pass to the winners of a contest requiring contenders to write about how they benefited from the organization.
Related person
Charles H. Kline
(1870 - 1933)
Related person
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Related institution
The Pittsburgh Press
Terms
On View
Not on view
c. 1929
1990
David White Company
