Summary
Chromatrope lantern slide with circular white, blue and red 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, brass fittings in solid wooden mount, held in place by brass collar. Hand painted over printed outline. Fixed glass missing
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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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Overall Dimensions
176 mm (Length), 110 mm (Height)
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