The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (June 1898)

Page scan 00025 from The Optical Magic Lantern Journal

Record Details:

Title:
The Optical Magic Lantern Journal
Date:
June 1898
Publisher:
London: Optical Magic Lantern Journal Co.
Volume:
The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (June 1898)
Leaf #:
00025
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine
Collection:
United Kingdom, Early Cinema, and Global Cinema
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
August 27, 2022
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98 The Optical Magic Lantern Journal and Photographic Enlarger. PHOTO-ROTOSCOPE. This is an adaptation brought out by Mr. W. C. Hughes for showing “animated photo | 3 feet square. is supported upon tressles. The lantern, which is fitted with the Pamphengos oil lamp, projects the photographs on a proscenium at the far end; the openings at the sides being so arranged that a clear view is seen from each, so that 10 adults and 10 children can view the pictures at one time. The length of the outfit is 9 feet, and the screen at the far end The apparatus is put together with bolts, so that it can, for packing purposes, be taken apart readily. The lantern portion | can, of course, be instantly removed should it ETT graphs at fairs, bazaars, or public streets, at so much a head. It consists of the lantern and cinematograph some time ago brought out by Mr. Hughes, together with a kennel-like extension, which, as shown in the illustration, a ' .C.HUCHES, ie at mae be required for any ordinary lantern exhibition in a room or hall. The film as it passes in front of the condenser falls into the long boxlike receptacle, from {which it can easily be removed for rewinding.