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The Motorgraph

by | Jan 1, 1897

Developed and sold by W. Watson & Sons out of London, the Motorgraph is among the very first magic lantern attachments that promised motion picture projection. Across one ad reads, “Animated Photographs at Home.” Because these early toy projectors used cellulose Nitrate 35 mm film, they were considered too dangerous by many for the home.