Contains a Newton & Co. Magic Lantern Projector for viewing "lantern slides," with electric illuminator. The side reads "Newton & Co - Opticians to the King - 8 Fleet Street London." Swinging door opens onto bulb. The company moved from Fleet Street in 1913; this model of magic lantern was produced between 1913 and 1920, indicating that this particular magic lantern was likely made in 1913.

Contains a Chas. Beseler Co. slide projector in a metal case. Label on side reads "Chas. Beseler Co. - New York - No. 1484." Charles Beseler was a German businessman who produced stereopticons and magic lanterns; the business moved to New Jersey after his 1909 death.