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Zoetrope Strips

c1870s-1890s. Five colour lithographic strips, each strip with caption “es propiedad” and series number, 5.3 x 54.5cm (paper, approx. each). One strip with minor perforations to right side of image.

A zoetrope is an animation device where the user spins a cylinder and sees a rapid succession of images, producing the illusion of motion. The name “zoetrope” was composed from Greek words, referring to a “wheel of life.” Ref: Wiki.

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Item #CL187-41

Price (AUD): $990.00  other currencies