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.

Fantasy Fairytale Fun

Hello!

All kaleidoscopes by inkspired 

and KaleidoCam 

This one I used a Disney jigsaw puzzle as its’ base.

Recognize the fairytale?

It is a very old story told and re-told through the centuries, but not quite what Disney movie writers interpreted!

The ‘original’ Aladdin was Chinese,

not Persian!

After he marries the Princess

he continues with quite a few adventures

involving wicked magicians,

jealous loser Princes,

not just flying but really traveling to distant lands,

losing the magic lamp,

regaining the magic lamp,

Repeat!

2 vintage storybook illustrations

Did you catch the Aladdin paper dolls 
by Cory Jensen? They were in my Princess blog 
from a few days ago.
Here are a few more Aladdin paper dolls
by Cory Jensen-

We shouldn’t forget Jafar either!

Here are a couple more-

All by Cory Jensen!

Now, this wasn’t supposed to be a blog about 

Aladdin specifically,

but more about general fairytales!

Vintage St Patrick’s Day card

Some old fairytales,

and some new ones!

 Antique paperdoll with fairytale costumes 

Vintage Sleeping Beauty

Vintage Sleeping Beauty illustration

Unfortunately
this blog has taken me days to finish!
Just one of those things,
with all of life’s little interruptions...

Disney movie poster
‘Snow White and the seven Dwarfs’

A Disney Castle

Now it is time to close,
and get myself more organized for my next blog!
😁

Fabulous artist Margaret Tarrant

‘Til next time,
inkspired

Truth, usually experienced before 10 am,
Or before coffee -
Do not attempt starting laundry until later in the day,
or you risk finding it days later,
Wet,
Moldy,
Smelly,
still in the washing machine.

Kings and Princes and Genies, oh my!

solh

صلح

(Peace in Farsi)

8/6/11 Hiroshima Peace memorial Park,

66th Anniversary of bombing.

photo credit- Koji Sasahara

Just a little note:

Farsi is considered a 'Persian' language, and is spoken in

Iran

Iraq

Afghanistan

Pakistan

Azerbaijan

Of those 5 countries, I have readers from Iraq and Pakistan.

Thanks readers!

c.1920

I thought I would share with you today a follow up to the previous 'Aladdin' blog.

There are many books, paintings and photos to have fun with!

I have many many song sheet covers (thank you Indiana University Music)

with just super vintage graphics!

 c.1921 by Alberto Vargas

vintage Moroccan dancing girl postcard 

Let's explore some of the costumes.

Sometimes it is hard to tell if the costume is authentic,

or fanciful.

or perhaps a mix of both?

a painting for Scheherazade by Bakst 

c.1881 found at http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/

vintage from 'famous fairy tales'

'Arabian Nights' c.1912 by Rene Bull

Here we have some fun 'posed' photographs.

I would think these are mostly in the 'fanciful' arena!

I have added in some actresses, some dancers and some gypsy costumes.

It seems that sometimes the Aladdin type costumes were intertwined with the gypsy ones and modified for dance numbers.

Melle Tori, c.1898

Jeanne Ronsay, c. 1923

La Belle Otero, c.1920

 

famous Nijinsky in 'Scherherazade'

Nijinsky and Ida Rubinstein

Ruth St Denis, from the 1920's

and here are some wonderful song sheet vintage graphics:

c.1913

c.1916

c.1917

c.1921

(I find this woman really scary!!)

c.1921

Some more sheiks and sultans for you -

c.1918

from a musical production of 'Sinbad'

c.1919

c.1920

date unknown

Next up - 3 simple scherensnitte patterns

to finish - a magic lamp!



I have really enjoyed gathering these vintage graphics and photos for you about 'Aladdin'

and the fantasies that people have surrounded his story with.

I think I need to go and purchase a big silky scarf...

maybe a palm tree or two...

and of course, find my magic lamp!

:0)

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