- 'dissolving views'

   'Dissolving Views' were one of the methods used to make magic lantern slide shows more exciting, and this technology seems to have been fairly well established in Jamaica in the 19th century. Some examples will be presented on this page.

1876

Daily Gleaner, March 8, 1876
   We have been requested to remind the public that to-morrow and Saturday will be the last opportunities for seeing the dissolving views, at 20, King Street, when, doubtless, every little boy and girl fond of fine pictures will persuade their parents to take them. At the present reduced prices of admission, the exhibiting rooms may be expected to be crowded.