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Praxinoscope with wooden base

France, c. 1889-1900
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The Praxinoscope is a typical optical toy from the 19th century. It consists of a cylinder and a strip of paper showing twelve frames for animation. As the cy..

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La Charmeuse (The Charmer) praxinoscope strip

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