Genre, Technology, Magic, Robertson's Phantaskop, Phantascope, Laterna Magica, ghost appearances

"Robertson's Phantaskop"

(Screening of ghost appearances by way of the Laterna Magica)

Robertson invented and patented his optical apparatus in 1797

There were several names for the apparatus: Phantascope was one of them.

Very good condition. Text print above and below.

10,3 x 12 cm (ca. 4 x 4.7")

Reverse side has text print and a wood engraving ãLaterna magica zu Nebelbildern)

9,5 x 6 cm (ca. 3.7 x 2.4")

Wood engravings published in a German publication.
Keywords:
Fantascópio de Robertson; Fantasmagoria; Lanterna Mágica; Étienne-Gaspard Robert; stage magician, developer of phantasmagoria; fantasmagorie, fantasmagoria;  magic lanterns to project images; horror theatre;  image projector; optics;  necromantic experience;  

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