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• Diorama Dull

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1889 * Anvers, Chaussée de Malines, 33 [Mechelschen Steenweg]
The establishment was owned by engineer Friedrich Wilhelm / Frédéric Guillaume Düll (° Zürich [CH], 20.1.1847), who was also the self-proclaimed inventor of the device. Arrived in Antwerp on 4.12.1888 and was recorded as the director of the "Swiss Diorama" in his foreigner's file dated 4.1.1889. It was most likely Düll who advertised with his "Zwitschersche Diorama" at Mechelschen Steenweg 29 in January 1889 (Het Handelsblad, 12.1.1889) and at Huidevettersstraat, 49 in March 1889 (Het Handelsblad, 28.3.1889). Düll subsequently advertised at Mechelschen Steenweg, 33 with his "Diorama Dull" in June 1889 when showing views of the Universal Exhibition in Paris.
1890 * / Anvers, "At the Katholieke Kring"
A diorama was placed in the grounds of the Katholieke Kring, where it would be made available to members of the club from 18.2.1890 until 3.3.1890 (Het Handelsblad, 15.2.1890). It ended up staying there until 6.4.1890 (Het Handelsblad, 2.4.1890).
1890 * / Anvers, "At the Cercle Artistique"
Düll was due to appear at a convention organised by the Cercle Artistique on 22.2.1890, where he would install a diorama in the board room. The diorama was available there for the members of the club from 22.2.1890 until 15.3.1890. "Views are changed every four days" (Het Handelsblad, 21.2.1890).
1890 * Malines
Düll's diorama reportedly stayed in Mechelen for three weeks before moving on to Saint-Nicolas-Waes, Lokeren and Alost (De Denderbode, 23.10.1890).
1890 * Saint-Nicolas-Waes
1890 * Lokeren, Statiënstraat (Estaminet de la Durme)
At this location in September 1890 (Gazette van Lokeren, 21.9.1890).
1890 * Beveren-Waes, Kloosterstraat (Estaminet De Roos)
At this location from 5.10.1890 (Gazette van Beveren-Waas, 5.10.1890). "The Diorama of Mr. Dull contains grand and impressive scenes, that have all been truthfully photographed and allow visitors to enjoy the sensation of actually being present in these picturesque regions" (Gazette van Beveren-Waas, 12.10.1890).
1890 * Alost, Groote Markt (on the premises of the Katholieke Kring)
At this location from 23.10.1890. "The lighting system is an invention of the director... All these views received the gold medal at the Paris Exhibition" (De Denderbode, 23.10.1890).
1891 * Courtrai, Statieplaatse (Noord Gasthof; entrance in the Vrankrijkstrate)
At this location from 1.2.1891.
1891 * Tournai, Grand'Place (Café de l'Europe)
At this address until 11.3.1891 (Le Courier de l'Escaut, 25.2.1891).
1891 * Mons
The diorama reportedly visited Mons and Namur before heading for Charleroi (Gazette de Charleroi, 6.6.1891).
1891 * Namur
1891 * - 1892 Charleroi, Place du Sud (Restaurant Hoc / au Gastronome)
Advertising here in June 1891. "The photographic images passing by the spectators' eyes are of an irreproachable sharpness and amazing depth. They absolutely offer the illusion of reality" (Gazette de Charleroi, 9.6.1891). Returned to the same location in June 1892 (Gazette de Charleroi, 8.6.1892).
1891 * Liège, Place de l'Université (Salle de l'Emulation)
At this location from 7.8.1891.
1891 * Louvain, Théâtre de Bériot
The diorama was installed in the foyer on the first floor of the theatre. "Mr Düll's system is the latest innovation. A series of 50 views is changed every 2 or 3 days... All this for the small price of 50 cents, 25 cents for children... Mr. Düll and his diorama have been admitted to the most distinguished circles of our country, who have awarded him laudatory certificates" (Gazette de Louvain: Journal de Dimanche, 19.12.1891).
1892 * Tournai, Place de la Gare (Hôtel des Neuf-Provinces)
Arrived here by the end of March 1892 (Le Courrier de L'Escaut, 31.3.1892) and stayed at this location until 9.4.1892.

1889 * Anvers, Chaussée de Malines, 33 [Mechelschen Steenweg]
1890 * / Anvers, "At the Katholieke Kring"
1890 * / Anvers, "At the Cercle Artistique"
1890 * Malines
1890 * Saint-Nicolas-Waes
1890 * Lokeren, Statiënstraat (Estaminet de la Durme)
1890 * Beveren-Waes, Kloosterstraat (Estaminet De Roos)
1890 * Alost, Groote Markt (on the premises of the Katholieke Kring)
1891 * Courtrai, Statieplaatse (Noord Gasthof; entrance in the Vrankrijkstrate)
1891 * Tournai, Grand'Place (Café de l'Europe)
1891 * Mons
1891 * Namur
1891 * - 1892 Charleroi, Place du Sud (Restaurant Hoc / au Gastronome)
1891 * Liège, Place de l'Université (Salle de l'Emulation)
1891 * Louvain, Théâtre de Bériot
1892 * Tournai, Place de la Gare (Hôtel des Neuf-Provinces)

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