Behold the Astonishing Optical Illusion of the Thaumatrope!
This curious parlour toy from the 1820s tricks the eye through a bit of mechanical magic. Simply twirl the strings rapidly between your fingers and watch two separate illustrations fuse into a single image before your very eyes!
Guaranteed to delight artists, dreamers, and all lovers of fine curiosities. Makes a wonderful keepsake, small gift, or unique card alternative.
Choose Your Fate:
Select the Mystery Blind Bag for a surprise design, or pick your specific favorite from the dropdown menu.
Product Details:
Materials: Sturdy, high-quality cardstock and cotton string, finished with tiny copper-colored glass beads
Packaging: Each thaumatrope arrives nestled inside a Victorian-inspired small envelope
Handmade: Originally illustrated, printed, cut, and assembled entirely by hand
Dimensions: 7 × 7 cm
Envelope dimensions: 8 × 8 cm
Behold the Astonishing Optical Illusion of the Thaumatrope!
This curious parlour toy from the 1820s tricks the eye through a bit of mechanical magic. Simply twirl the strings rapidly between your fingers and watch two separate illustrations fuse into a single image before your very eyes!
Guaranteed to delight artists, dreamers, and all lovers of fine curiosities. Makes a wonderful keepsake, small gift, or unique card alternative.
Choose Your Fate:
Select the Mystery Blind Bag for a surprise design, or pick your specific favorite from the dropdown menu.
Product Details:
Materials: Sturdy, high-quality cardstock and cotton string, finished with tiny copper-colored glass beads
Packaging: Each thaumatrope arrives nestled inside a Victorian-inspired small envelope
Handmade: Originally illustrated, printed, cut, and assembled entirely by hand
Dimensions: 7 × 7 cm
Envelope dimensions: 8 × 8 cm
