Kinora Living Picture Machine
Kinora living picture machine, No.659, double lenses, with three of four, spools for same. On metal table stand
Invented by the Lumiere Company in France in 1897, the Kinora only came into widespread use when they were reintroduced in the early 20th century. These home viewers came in a variety of styles but were all based on the flip book principle: by turning a handle the reel revolved causing the pictures to flip over against a static peg; the moving pictures were viewed through an eyepiece. Kinora reels were derived from a variety of cinema films, though a camera was available for making home movies.
- Measurements:
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overall: 310 mm x 245 mm x 235 mm, 4.5 kg
- Materials:
- cast iron , steel (metal) and glass
- Object Number:
- 1916-328/1
- type:
- kinora viewer
