Chromotrope, centre scene-windmill with moving sails
1890-1900
Nine Chromotropes of various pattern
- maker:
- Carpenter and Westley
Nine Chromotropes of various pattern. 1 with centre scene-windmill with moving sails and 1 Newton's colour disc by Carpenter & Westley, London, late 19th century.
A chromatrope is a kind of magic lantern slide. It is made of a wooden frame with two glass discs painted with abstract patterns, which rotate in opposite directions to produce kaleidoscopic images. They were also sometimes known as 'artificial fireworks' and were sidely used in the 19th century.
Details
- Category:
- Cinematography
- Object Number:
- 1951-317
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), glass, metal (unknown) and paint
- type:
- lantern slide and chromotrope
- credit:
- The National Media Museum, Bradford
