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Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes

Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes


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Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes

Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833. The Fantascope or Phenakistoscope was an optical toy depending on persistence of vision for its effect. By spinning a disc picture-side towards a mirror, and looking through the slits which act as shutters, you briefly see the reflection of each successive picture and they appear to move. This title page of a booklet issued with the toy shows scenes from the discs. From Fantascope published by Ackermann and Co. (London, 1833)

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Ackermann Baynes Cinematography Eating Innovation Instructions Manual Motion Motion Picture Movement Oxford Science Archive Plateau Polka Rocking Horse Rudolph Rudolph Ackermann Thomas Mann Thomas Mann Baynes Tm Baynes Toys Aquatint Phenakistoscope


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This print showcases a booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, an innovative optical toy from 1833. Created by Thomas Mann Baynes, this booklet accompanied the Fantascope or Phenakistoscope, which relied on persistence of vision to create its mesmerizing effect. By spinning a disc picture-side towards a mirror and peering through the slits that act as shutters, viewers would catch fleeting reflections of each successive image, making them appear to come alive. The title page of this booklet offers a glimpse into the scenes depicted on these discs. From lively dances to children playing and even an elegant rocking horse ride, these images bring color and motion to life in the 19th century. This manual was published by Ackermann and Co. , adding another layer of historical significance to this piece. Joseph Ferdinand Plateau's contribution cannot be overlooked either; his pioneering work in creating moving pictures laid the foundation for cinematography as we know it today. The collaboration between Plateau, Rudolph Ackermann, and Thomas Mann Baynes resulted in an extraordinary entertainment device that brought joy and wonderment to people during that era. As we admire this remarkable print from Heritage Images' collection at Oxford Science Archive, we are reminded of how far technology has advanced since then while appreciating the ingenuity behind such early inventions like the Fantascope.

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