AN IMPROVED REFLECTING STAND FOR EXHIBITION AND OTHER PURPOSES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, EDWARD TOMLINSON, of 58 Holborn Viaduct, in the City of London, Engineer,
do hereby declaro the nature of the said invention for "AN IMPROVED REFLECTING
STAND FOR EXHIBITION AND OTHER PURPOSES' to be as follows :-
My invention relates to an improvement in stands or windows used for exhibition,
trade or other cognate purposes, and consists in the addition of a series of reflecting
mirrors thereto, so that whatever may be exhibited or taking place within or at
the said stand or window may be readily reflected over the heads of intervening
obstacles or people to those at some distance from the stand or window; or
similarly, in order that views or performances, that may be taking place at a
distance from the said stand, may be conveniently reflected over
intervening obstacles to those situated near or within the said stands.
or round
As examples of the different arrangements of which I may carry my invention
into effect for an exhibition stall or for a shop window, I arrange over, and if
desired, at the side of the said stand or window, looking glasses, supported upon
suitable framework attached to the said stand, or to the framework surrounding
the said window, the glasses being placed at such angles that the exhibition or
performances, taking place within the said stand or window, are reflected without
distortion, and in the natural position, over the heads of intervening obstacles
or people, to observers standing behind the said obstacles or intervening persons.
The said looking glasses are so mounted as to pivot in the said frames, and be
readily adjustable at the angle most suitable for effecting the desired objects.
Alternatively I may construct stands fitted with overhead looking glass reflectors,
adjustable on pivots by suitable levers into any required position, wherein events
taking place at some little distance from the stand may be readily reflected, so as
to be observed with ease by those situated in or in close proximity to the stand.
In such caso if desirable the reflecting looking glass may be made to revolve
completely round a vertical pivot, and to carry with it the seats of those who are
observing the reflections on the said glass, the whole being automatically rotated
by suitable hand power gearing, or other means, so that the observers in the said
stand may, as the apparatus rotates, successively observe all parts of the horizon or
other objects.

page_text: Such an apparatus may be.applicable and turned to commercial profit at races
or other public performances, where there is a difficulty to those, other than the
front observers, to see what is taking place. The mirrors can be so arranged as to
throw reflections behind, in front, or to either side of the position of the mirror.
Again, my improved stand is applicable to the side boxes or other part of the
auditorium of theatres or public places of amusement, whereby the performance
upon the stage may be so reflected to those occupying the said stands or boxes,
that the whole of the performance may be readily seen by reflection, by those with
their backs to the stage, and consequently in portions of the auditorium or boxes al
present not available for spectators.
For portability, I may construct my reflector of material other than silvered
looking glass, such as of silvered mica or finely polished metal plates, or if of
looking glass, they may be constructed in parts for convenience and portability,
and afterwards put together in a frame when required for use.
My apparatus or stand may be made available in case of war, by erecting a stand
. under the protection of a fort or earthworks, the occupant or occupants, particularly
in the case of the afore-described revolving stand, being able to scan the whole of
the horizon and the enemy's movements.
I may mount my improved reflecting stand in the stern of rowing boats, or in
other sailing craft, so that those sitting with the backs to the bow, or with an
obstructed view in the direction of motion, can readily see in the mirror or mirrors
the reflection of any other boats or craft which may be approaching.
Dated this 96th day of Tun 1001

page_text: CONFUETE STECIFICATION,
I EDWARD TOMLINSON, of 58 Holborn Viaduct, in the City of London, Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of my said Invention for "AN IMPROVED REFLECTING
STAND FOR EXHIBITION AND OTHER PURPOSES" and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
My invention relates to an improvement in stands or windows used for exhibition,
trade or other cognate purposes and consists in the addition of a series of reflecting
mirrors thereto so that whatever may be exhibited or taking place within or at the
said stand or window may be readily reflected over the heads of intervening
obstacles or people to those at some distance from the stand or window, similarly,
in order that views or performances, that may be taking place at a distance from
the said stand, may be conveniently reflected over or round intervening obstacles
to those situated near or within the said stands.
In order to make my invention more clearly defined I annex drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a front view of a reflecting stand for stalls for exbibitions and similar
purposes a is the reflector or mirror b the pivot to arrange a at proper angle
c'is the stand or frame.
Fig. 2 is a similar arrangement for a shop window a is the reflector b the
pivot c the frame or stand.
Figs 3 and 4 are revolving reflectors or mirrors stands with one two or more
sides fixed on the exterior of when the performance is taking place overhead the
reflector of number three can be supplied with a vertical pivot to revolve upon
a is the mirror or reflector b the pivot to angle glass c is the stand d is tho
revolver and socket-The revolving action might be maintained or arranged just
at the bottom of the reflector or mirror.
Fig. 5 is a Theatre glass suitable for the boxes or other parts of the house а ія
the reflector or mirror b the pivot c the stand which is stationary.
Figs 6 and 7 is a reflector or mirror suitable for the stern of rowing boats a is
the mirror or reflector 6 the pivot c the stand d the socket and revolver.
Fig. 8 is reflector or mirror placed under the protection of Forts or Earthworks
a is the mirror or reflector b the pivot c the stand d the revolver and socket.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The arrangement of reflectors or mirrors for the purposes as before described and
shewn in drawings. Figs 1 and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.