Summary
Chromatrope lantern slide with circular blue and yellow kaleidoscope pattern.
Developed in the 1840s chromatropes are mechanical slides that create a similar effect to a kaleidoscope. An external handle attached to the slide connects to internal moving parts designed to rotate coloured or decorated glass discs. This then creates colourful patterns or scenes that move when lit from behind by a magic lantern. The patterns can then be enlarged and projected onto a wall.
Description of Content
Chromatrope kaleidoscope pattern.
Physical Description
Double rackwork slide, two glass discs in solid wooden mount, held by brass sleeve screwed to each side of mount. Hand painted over printed outline.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Donation from Australian Film Institute (AFI), Mr David Francis, by Nov 1990
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Format
Lantern Slide - Rackwork Type, Wooden Framed - Single Image, Hand Coloured
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Inscriptions
Written in ink on label on edge of mount: 'Chromatrope'
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Overall Dimensions
173 mm (Length), 112 mm (Height)
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