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Thaumatropes - Cut-Out 1881
A fold-out page from The Boy's Own Paper of a thaumatropes. A disc shape optical toy that was popular in the 19th century. Date: 1881
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Media ID 32219014
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1881 Disc Disk Fold Jester Makeshift Merry Moving Outs Spin Toys Turn Turning Twirl
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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Step back in time to the 19th century with this fascinating print of Thaumatropes from 1881. The Boy's Own Paper featured these cut-out optical toys, which were a popular form of entertainment for children during this era.
Thaumatropes were simple yet ingenious devices consisting of a disc with different images on each side. When twirled quickly between the fingers, the two images would appear to blend together into one cohesive picture. In this particular image, we see a jester turning and spinning on the disc, creating a whimsical and merry scene.
These makeshift toys provided endless amusement for young boys in the late 1800s, offering a fun and interactive way to pass the time. The fold-out page from The Boy's Own Paper showcases the creativity and ingenuity of these early forms of entertainment.
As you gaze upon this piece from Mary Evans Prints Online, you can almost imagine the joy and wonder that these thaumatropes brought to children over a century ago. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when even something as basic as a spinning disc could spark imagination and delight in young hearts.
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