Phenakistoscope disc

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
1833 in United Kingdom
publisher:
William Soffe

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. Eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 180mm diameter cards. Accompanying slotted disc used for display by Dr Schultz 1966 on motorised exhibit. In original folder, no handle. 1. Two dancers 2. Tightrope walker 3. Windmill 4. Bass player and Russian dancer 5. Chromotrope 6. Ball and hoop 7. Blacksmith 8. Man with bat and ball.

A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180
type:
phenakistoscope
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Binder for Phenakistoscope discs

Binder for Phenakistoscope discs

Binder for 'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. Directions for use printed inside cover.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 247 mm x 249 mm
Materials:
cardboard , paper (fibre product) and fabric
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/1
type:
phenakistoscope
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Phenakistoscope Disc of Man With Anvil and Drop Hammer

Phenakistoscope Disc of Man With Anvil and Drop Hammer

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 180mm diameter cards; blacksmith with anvil and drop hammer.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/2
type:
phenakistoscope
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Phenakistoscope Disc of Woman and Girl Dancing

Phenakistoscope Disc of Woman and Girl Dancing

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 174mm diameter cards; woman and girl dancing.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 174 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/3
type:
phenakistoscope
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Phenakistoscope Disc of Boy on Tightrope

Phenakistoscope Disc of Boy on Tightrope

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 180mm diameter cards; boy on tightrope.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/4
type:
phenakistoscope
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Phenakistoscope Disc of Windmill and Gears

Phenakistoscope Disc of Windmill and Gears

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 178mm diameter cards; windmill and gears.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 178 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/5
type:
phenakistoscope
Phenakistoscope Disc of Man With Double Bass

Phenakistoscope Disc of Man With Double Bass

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 180mm diameter cards; man with double bass.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/6
type:
phenakistoscope
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Phenakistoscope Disc of Chromotrope

Phenakistoscope Disc of Chromotrope

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 181mm diameter cards; pink and blue chromotrope.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 181 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/7
type:
phenakistoscope
Phenakistoscope Disc of Ball and Hoop

Phenakistoscope Disc of Ball and Hoop

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 182mm diameter cards; ball and hoop.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 182 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/8
type:
phenakistoscope
Phenakistoscope Disc of Man With Racket and Ball

Phenakistoscope Disc of Man With Racket and Ball

'The Phenakistiscope (sic) or Living Picture'. Published by W Soffe, Strand. One of eight hand coloured lithographic designs on 182mm diameter cards; man with racket and ball.

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A Phenakistoscope disc, published by W Soffe in London, c.1830s.

The Phenakistoscope disc shows a man with a double bass and a Cossack dancer. The Phenakistoscope was invented in 1833 by the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau (1801-1883). It is held with the printed side of the disc facing a mirror. The disc is spun and the viewer looks at its reflection through the slits on the disc's circumference: the drawings appear to move.

The disc could also be placed on the base of a Zoetrope and viewed through the slits on the Zoetrope's circumference as it is spun.

Measurements:
overall: 182 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1990-5036/7180/9
type:
phenakistoscope
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection

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