Grand Panorama of Cinderella, circa 1890

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Artifact Overview

This toy theater, from around 1890, let children re-enact the story of Cinderella. The theater has a chromolithographed orchestra pit (complete with a conductor and orchestra), a proscenium arch, box seats with patrons, and a stage. The panorama background changes scenes with a turn of a metal crank and helps tell the story.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Toy theater

Date Made

circa 1890

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

59.48.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 12.5 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 12.5 in

Grand Panorama of Cinderella, circa 1890