Monday, May 4, 2020

Antique Theaters Part II

Welcome!

All kaleidoscopes by inkspired and KaleidoCam 

Let’s continue exploring antique paper theaters
popular in Queen Victoria’s Era.

German wood and lithograph paper antique theater
Courtesy Ruby Lane

Here is a nice diagram showing you how the layers work,
from a top view.

Matinlumineux.blogspot.com

Remember, you want your scenery backgrounds
removable so they can be changed for different ones
to match the play.
Slots are your friend for that need!

Courtesy of museumofplay.org

 skd-online-collection.skd.museum

 Spinal Grand Theatre Nouveau Palace, eBay.com


The more slots for backdrops you have,
the greater depth and realism you will have.
You also will have more room for extra actors,
furniture, props, etc.



 The above 2 are both from geheugenvannederland.nl


Courtesy papirteater.dk

And what great actors/actresses there are!

Fairytales

Aladdin -
Museumofplay.org


 From an article on Flickr



You can also find soooo many copies of original
antique theater backdrops,
accessories, greenery -
there is a lot out there to explore!

 Papirteater.dk


 Goriniart.com


Skd-online-collection.skd.museum

Hmmm...
Don’t want to go overboard with the theme,
but I sure do like paper dollhouses,
Paper dolls and paper ephemera.
This fits me perfectly!

Here are just a few more -




I found the above illustrations from Pinterest:


Theatre a decouper

Geheugenvannederland.dk

Skd-online-collection.skd.museum

Papiertheater-forum.eu

eBay

Museumofplay.org

I hope you try out this vintage play time fun.
I would love to see your finished theaters!
You can leave a comment/photo for me,
the directions are at the bottom of this blog.
Nothing gets posted until I say ok,
so no need to worry if you just want me to see. 

‘Til next time,
inkspired


Truth - usually discovered before coffee or 10am,
whichever comes last -

Putting pants on can be difficult 
when your brain is not yet awake.
It’s best to sit down when attempting.
When ignoring this truth,
the loud thuds and groans only irritate The Dog.
And you still won’t have your pants on.

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