Mutoscope Collection

Mutoscope at Gravesend
New Road, Gravesend (Kent) - notice the premises of The Wonderful Mutoscope (a forerunner of the cinema) - Admission Free !

Mutoscope postcard - Laden girl in a spot of bother
Help Wanted !! Humorous Mutoscope postcard featuring an attractive young lady in a spot of bother as her pet dog dashes off in the wrong direction (the lead causing a skirt mishap)

Produce Exchange, Toledo, between 1880 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Produce Exchange, Toledo, between 1880 and 1901

ENGLAND / GRAVESEND
New Road, Gravesend (Kent) - notice the premises of The Wonderful Mutoscope (a forerunner of the cinema) - Admission Free ! Date: 1906

Image of movable stage for capturing scenes with a Mutograph
Herman Casler (1867 - 1939) developed the Mutoscope/Mutograph circa 1890s, as a potential answer to the development of motion picture

Interior of Coney Island club house, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
5669781 Interior of Coney Island club house, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); American, out of copyright

Jeffries-Sharkey pictures - under the direction of Wm. A. Brady & Thos
5669761 Jeffries-Sharkey pictures - under the direction of Wm. A. Brady & Thos. O Rourke, 1899 (litho) by American School

PIX FOR MUTOSCOPE
Taking photographs for the mutoscope requires a camera capable of taking a great many pictures in rapid succession, which will later, when projected, suggest movement. Date: circa 1897

Lewis Waller and Mr McKinnel, English actors, 1901. Artist: British Mutoscope
Lewis Waller and Mr McKinnel, English actors, 1901

MUTOSCOPE, 1901. Anna Held (c1873-1918), American musical comedy actress, looking into a Mutoscope, 1901. Oil over photograph

Man looking through a mutoscope on the pier
A Man looks through a mutoscope with the caption reading: My eye, Maria, come an ave a look ere. The motion of the waives is simple grand!

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"Mutoscope: A Glimpse into the Captivating World of Entertainment" Step back in time to Gravesend, England, where the Mutoscope took center stage. This fascinating device allowed people to experience a variety of visual delights through its innovative technology. One such spectacle was captured on a Mutoscope postcard, featuring a laden girl finding herself in a spot of bother. The Mutoscope wasn't limited to just one location; it traveled far and wide, captivating audiences wherever it went. An image reveals an intricately designed movable stage used for capturing scenes with a Mutograph – truly a marvel of engineering. Across the Atlantic Ocean, at Coney Island's club house circa 1899, visitors were treated to an unforgettable experience inside. Black and white photographs offer us a glimpse into this enchanting world that transported spectators into another realm. Jeffries-Sharkey pictures brought even more excitement under the direction of William A. Brady & Thomas Edison himself. These PIX FOR MUTOSCOPE showcased thrilling adventures that left viewers on the edge of their seats. Not only did the Mutoscope bring fictional stories to life but also celebrated real-life talent like Lewis Waller and Mr McKinnel – English actors who graced its screens in 1901. Their performances immortalized by British Mutoscope continue to inspire generations today. But it wasn't all about entertainment; science played its part too. The Animal Locomotion series offered an electro-photographic investigation into consecutive phases of animal movement – providing invaluable insights into nature's wonders. And let's not forget about humor. The Funnygraph delighted audiences with comical scenes that brought laughter and joy during times when smiles were much needed. Lastly, we can't overlook the charm and nostalgia associated with old-fashioned peep shows. These quaint contraptions provided intimate glimpses into hidden worlds – cherished relics from days gone by.