Praxinoscope Theatre
LNP-001
Category
Lantern-Projectors
Type
Pre-cinema (Praxinoscope)
Manufacturer
Emile Reynaud
Year
1879
Country
France
Invented by Emile Reynaud in 1879. The Praxinoscope Theatre (Théâtre Optique) is a direct precursor to animated film. One of the most historically significant devices in cinema history.