6.09.2009

Zograscopes, Kinoras and Phenakistoscopes, oh my!


New fave site for communication technology history, visual studies, and general 17th-18th century goodness: 

Jack & Beverly's Optical Toys displays their collection of devices, toys, and optical games, including a Thaumatrope, Zoetrope, Praxinoscope, Phenakistoscope, Flip Books, Peepshows, Dioramas, a Zograscope, Magic Lanterns, and graphics and slides. Bestill my beating neurasthenia!

(And if you go back into their main site there's even a section on phrenology!)

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