Original glass magic lantern slide images showing an early "Flying Boat" - Guessing these are from the 1910s-20s era but acquired as-is

A magic lantern slide viewer is a device used to view glass slides with images, typically from the 19th or early 20th century. It works by shining light through the transparent slide and projecting the image onto a wall or screen, or sometimes allowing direct viewing through a magnifying lens. These viewers were part of early image projection technology and are considered precursors to modern slide projectors.

Very unique piece that I believe is 1910s-1920s era (not sure, acquired as-is). I believe this is a magic lantern slide

A magic lantern slide viewer is a device used to view glass slides with images, typically from the 19th or early 20th century. It works by shining light through the transparent slide and projecting the image onto a wall or screen, or sometimes allowing direct viewing through a magnifying lens. These viewers were part of early image projection technology and are considered precursors to modern slide projectors.

This month, we're proud to feature Tyler Mansour (@arab_lincoln), a collector and visual storyteller whose work brings a rare sense of intentionality to the hobby.

Known for his high-touch, deeply considered photography, Tyler’s posts aren’t just images of sneakers—they’re moments. Carefully composed, visually striking, and rooted in meaning, each photo offers a quiet pause in a feed often dominated by hype. His approach reflects what we at Collectors MD believe in: slowing down, appreciating what you have, and collecting with purpose.

But Tyler’s work goes beyond his Instagram account. As recently profiled in GQ Middle East, he’s made a name for himself in the sneaker world—known for curating pieces with emotional weight, cultural history, and a story worth telling. That same thoughtful energy translates directly into the way he approaches collecting.

He’s not chasing the loudest releases. He’s not driven by resale value or trends. He’s building something slower, more deliberate—and honestly, more meaningful.

Below are a few of his recent posts from Instagram. Be sure to check out his page and give him a follow.

Thank you for the work you’re doing, Tyler. This is exactly the kind of energy the world of collecting needs.

Early photo showing a man with his automobile - pencil note on the back indicates M Chase 1902 and the man may be associated with Chase Manhattan Bank (not sure)

I’ve been working really hard over months to try to dial in my card photographs more. I wanted something that kept the details while also highlighting the parallels and other things that make the card unique. Important for me was to have a setup that let me move through cards quickly since I photograph a lot in a session.

I would love any feedback or to hear about how others have their setup dialed in?