Lamphouse, Motion picture projector

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Lamphouse, Motion picture projector

Entry/Object ID

1.07.169

Description

Projector Lamphouse. Material: metal, glass. Size: 23" W. x 18 1/2" H. Description: black metal case - circular vent opening at top - dials and knobs on side - glass covered gauge on side displaying increments between 1-50 and stamped: "Amperes" - hinged door at front and back - inside: low intensity carbon arc lamp and motor generator - nameplate on motor: "A. F. Motor, Jewell Electrical, G.E. Co. U.S., Model #27307 BF". - stamped on side: "Ashcraft Los Angeles" - stamped on front: "Simplex".

Context

Part of an American Simplex projector, circa 1930's. Park Theater.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Lamphouse, Motion picture projector

Class

Visual Communication T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Communication

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

May 10, 2007

Update Date

November 21, 2024