Polyrama Panoptique

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
circa 1850 in France
Polyorama Panoptique Polyorama Panoptique with three views

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

Polyorama Panoptique with three views
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
Science Museum Group Collection

Polyrama Panoptique. A paper covered wooden box with sliding lens panel connected by paper covered cloth bellows. Hinged lid and back is coupled by wire strut to permit change from frontal to back lighting. The underside of the lid is covered in gold foil. Sold by J Arnold's Wholesale Retail & Export Toy, Archery & Fancy Warehouse, 38 King William Street, London Bridge. With six transparencies. 'POLYORAMA PANOPTIQUE/BREVET D' INVENTION 3Che du Gouvt' stamped in gold lettering on lid.

The Polyorama Panoptique, was made in France from 1849 onwards.The Polyrama Panoptique was a miniature version of a diorama, originally invented by Pierre Seguin. The viewer looked through the lens at a thin paper transparency inside. The transparency was printed on both sides with different scenes or details. By operating the hinged shutter, the viewer could alternatively light the transparency from the front or the rear, producing a variety of transformations, sometimes involving movement.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/3101
Materials:
mahogany (wood), paper (fibre product), textile, gold foil, cardboard and white metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 125 mm x 164 mm x 245 mm,
type:
polyrama panoptique and optical toy
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Entree du Chemin de Fer du Nord (Londres)

Entree du Chemin de Fer du Nord (Londres)

Hand-coloured paper transparency in frame entitled 'Entree du Chemin de Fer du Nord (Londres)' One of six transparencies for Polyrama Panoptique.

Measurements:
overall: 96 mm x 144 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/3101/1
type:
transparency
Le Port de Westminster L'Abbaye de Westminster (Londres)

Le Port de Westminster L'Abbaye de Westminster (Londres)

Hand-coloured paper transparency in frame entitled 'Le Port de Westminster L'Abbaye de Westminster (Londres)'. One of six transparencies for Polyrama Panoptique.

Measurements:
overall: 96 mm x 144 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/3101/2
type:
transparency
Paris, Jardin des Plantes, Palais des Singes

Paris, Jardin des Plantes, Palais des Singes

Hand-coloured paper transparency in frame entitled 'Paris, Jardin des Plantes, Palais des Singes'. One of six transparencies for Polyrama Panoptique.

Measurements:
overall: 96 mm x 144 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/3101/3
type:
transparency
Regent Street - La Bouse (Londres)

Regent Street - La Bouse (Londres)

Hand-coloured paper transparency in frame entitled 'Regent Street - La Bouse (Londres)'. One of six transparencies for Polyrama Panoptique.

Measurements:
overall: 96 mm x 144 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/3101/4
type:
transparency
Temple Bar (Londres)

Temple Bar (Londres)

Hand-coloured paper transparency in frame entitled 'Temple Bar (Londres)'. One of six transparencies for Polyrama Panoptique.

Measurements:
overall: 96 mm x 144 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/3101/5
type:
transparency
Le Chambres des Lords (Londres)

Le Chambres des Lords (Londres)

Hand-coloured paper transparency in frame entitled 'Le Chambres des Lords (Londres)'. One of six transparencies for Polyrama Panoptique.

Measurements:
overall: 96 mm x 144 mm x 5 mm,
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1990-5036/3101/6
type:
transparency