Peepshow Box With Fourteen Paper Transparencies

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
circa 1800

Peepshow box with fourteen paper transparencies, c 1800. Wooden box 340 x 440 x 420mm. Front covered with canvas, pattern of dome-headed brass studs. 70mm diameter convex lens in brass mount. Internal groove to hold paper transparencies, top lid for access. Hinged rear door, with metal lining for reflector.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/7153
Materials:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, canvas, leather and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 440 mm x 420 mm,
type:
optical toy
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Castle of Otranto...

Castle of Otranto...

One of fourteen hand-coloured paper transparencies for a peepshow box; 'Castle of Otranto; Isabella Making Her Escape From The Castle', printed by Random & Stainbank, patented silk transparencies, Old Bond Street, London, 24th May 1800. No wooden frame.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1990-5036/7153/3
type:
optical toy
Exploding Kettle

Exploding Kettle

One of fourteen hand-coloured paper transparencies for a peepshow box; 'Exploding Kettle', printed by Random & Stainbank, 17 Old Bond Street, London, 20th January 1800. Marked 'No 2'.

Measurements:
overall: 357 mm x 284 mm
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1990-5036/7153/4
type:
optical toy
(Burning) of the French Adm. Ships L'Orient in the Glorious Battle of the Nile

(Burning) of the French Adm. Ships L'Orient in the Glorious Battle of the Nile

One of fourteen hand-coloured paper transparencies for a peepshow box; '(Burning) of the French Adm. Ships L'Orient in the Glorious Battle of the Nile', published by Edward Orme, Conduit Street, London, January 1st 1799. Marked 'No 2'.

Procession of Red Cross Knights Bearing The Banners of the Turks Taken in Battle

Procession of Red Cross Knights Bearing The Banners of the Turks Taken in Battle

One of fourteen hand-coloured paper transparencies for a peepshow box; 'Procession of Red Cross Knights Bearing The Banners of the Turks Taken in Battle', drawn by Holmes, printed by R Ackermann, 101 Strand, December 1799. '101 Strand where a Great Variety of Transparencies, Medalions & Other fancy Prints are Published Daily.'

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , cardboard , paper (fibre product) and textile
Object Number:
1990-5036/7153/8
type:
optical toy
Macbeth & Witches

Macbeth & Witches

One of fourteen hand-coloured paper transparencies for a peepshow box; 'Macbeth & Witches', drawn by Holmes, engraved by Jenna, printed by R Ackermann, 101 Strand, 1 September 1799.

Materials:
cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1990-5036/7153/9
type:
optical toy
Procession of Monks

Procession of Monks

One of fourteen hand-coloured paper transparencies for a peepshow box; 'Procession of Monks', printed by R Ackermann, 101 Strand, 29 June 1799.

Materials:
cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1990-5036/7153/12
type:
optical toy