Instrument to demonstrate "Persistence of Vision"

Instrument to demonstrate "Persistence of Vision"

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Instrument to demonstrate "Persistence of Vision", by "Watkins and Hill, Charing Cross, London" in leather covered wooden case c. 1820-40

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1954-330
Materials:
metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified), cork, glass, leather, velvet, textile, paint and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 74 mm x 72 mm x 72 mm, .22 kg
type:
optical mechanism
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford