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Magic lantern chromatrope slide
- PART OF:
- The Kodak Museum Collection
- Made:
- 1870
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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