Chromatrope magic lantern slide

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
unknown
maker:
Unknown

Chromatrope pattern round static picture of steam with boat 'Silence'. One glass cracked.

A chromatrope is a kind of magic lantern slide. It is made of a wooden frame with two glass discs painted with abstract patterns, which rotate in opposite directions to produce kaleidoscopic images. They were also sometimes known as 'artificial fireworks' and were sidely used in the 19th century.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2394
Materials:
glass, wood, metal and paint
type:
magic lantern slide and gear slide
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

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