Raree show facts for kids
A raree show or peep box is an exhibition of pictures or objects (or a combination of both), viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass. In 17th and 18th century Europe, it was a popular form of entertainment provided by wandering showmen.
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Early motion pictures were presented in peep boxes, such as the kinetoscope and the mutoscope.
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