Magic lantern chromatrope slide

Magic lantern chromatrope slide Magic lantern chromatrope slide Magic lantern chromatrope slide

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The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
Science Museum Group Collection

The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
Science Museum Group Collection

Chromatrope with three circle pattern.

Magic lantern chromatrope, 1870.

The handle on the side of the chromatrope is linked to internal gears, when it is turned the chromatrope creates a similar pattern to a kaleidoscope. When lit from behind the pattern can be projected onto a wall.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2391
type:
lantern slide and chromatrope
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford