An old illustrated business card, issued by the J. Marynen photographic equipment factory in Ghent and Antwerp. It features an advertisement for projection equipment powered by acetylene, oxyhydrogen, oxyetheric, electricity, and Auer burners. The central illustration depicts a projection lantern typical of the late 19th/early 20th century, with a distinctive Art Nouveau typeface. A small piece of Belgian photographic history, still imbued with the spirit of the pioneers of image and light projection.
✦ Origin: Belgium, Ghent / Antwerp ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1895-1910 ✦ Dimensions: 9.5 × 5.5 cm ✦ Material: Cardboard printed in black and white ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, minor wear and stains from use, slightly worn corners
Rare photographic advertisement, ideal for enriching a collection on the history of projections and early photography.
