Newton's colour disc chromotrope by Carpenter & Westley

Made:
1890-1900 in London
maker:
Carpenter and Westley
Newton's colour disc chromotrope by Carpenter & Westley, London

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Newton's colour disc chromotrope by Carpenter & Westley, London
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Newton's colour disc chromotrope by Carpenter & Westley, London, late 19th century.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1951-317/2
Materials:
glass, mahogany (wood), metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and lignum vitae
Measurements:
overall: 93 mm x 225 mm x 12 mm, , .2kg
type:
magic lantern slide
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford