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Photographic Print : Mutoscope at Gravesend
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Mutoscope at Gravesend
New Road, Gravesend (Kent) - notice the premises of The Wonderful Mutoscope (a forerunner of the cinema) - Admission Free
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Media ID 4344303
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Admission Cinema Devices Forerunner Free Gravesend Notice Optical Premises Wonderful Mutoscope
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "Mutoscope at Gravesend" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to New Road, Gravesend in Kent, where the premises of The Wonderful Mutoscope once stood. A forerunner of the cinema, the Mutoscope offered free admission to its curious audience, who were enthralled by the moving images it presented. Bring the history of early entertainment into your home with this beautifully printed photograph, a stunning addition to any wall.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.5cm (11" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a piece of history from 1906 in Gravesend, Kent. The image showcases the premises of The Wonderful Mutoscope, an early forerunner of the cinema. The sign boldly advertises "Admission Free!" which would have been quite a draw for people passing by on New Road.
The Mutoscope was one of the first optical devices used for entertainment before the invention of modern cinema. It allowed viewers to watch short films or sequences through a hand-cranked machine, providing a glimpse into the future of moving pictures.
The architecture and signage in this photograph give us a glimpse into what life was like in Gravesend over a century ago. It's fascinating to see how technology has evolved since then and how these early forms of entertainment paved the way for what we now know as movies.
As we look at this snapshot from the past, we can't help but imagine what it must have been like to step inside The Wonderful Mutoscope and experience these early cinematic wonders firsthand. This image serves as a reminder of how far we've come in terms of entertainment and technology, while also honoring the history and innovation that came before us.
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