ZOETROPE - HAND HELD KIT
Optical Kits from Primary Science Resource Packs:
William Ensign Lincoln invented the definitive zoetrope in 1865 when he was circa 18 years old and a sophomore at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Lincoln's patented version had the viewing slits on a level above the pictures, which allowed the use of easily replaceable strips of images.
The zoetrope works on the same principle as its predecessor, the phenakistoscope,
but is more convenient and allows the animation to be viewed by several people at
the same time. Instead of being radially arrayed on a disc, the sequence of pictures
depicting phases of motion is on a paper strip. For viewing, this is placed against
the inner surface of the lower part of an open-
Light topic/ Animation
Light can play trick on eyes and this model does exactly that. We know that the pictures
inside the drum are still pictures, but when the drum is turned the animals and characters
appear to move. A Victorian toy in kit form - our kit consists of: A4 Pictures on
paper, A4 black card, 3 wooden cogs, a correx disc, a straw and a wooden stick with
instructions.
*SENT IN A POLY ZIP BAG
Please note: Schools for orders over 30 units please email for price
PS39 - £5 includes postage
* Please note prices are quoted for UK only please email for a quote for rest of the world
