Title
Fantascope
Caption
Fantascope: optical toy depending on persistence of vision for its effect. Disc with multiple images of cat chasing a bird. Pictures spun on spindle and its reflection viewed in looking glass (mirror), giving impression of the cat jumping over the wall.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07109_0460001843
License type
Rights managed
Available size
38,1Mb (2,6Mb) / 12,5in x 11,8in / 3760 x 3543 (300dpi)