Film projector [Simplex]
Maker and role
Simplex, Manufacturer
Production date
1916-1930
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Object detail
Accession number
2010.466
Maker
Description
A black metal film projector. Three legged stand. Three switches on side for MOTOR/LAMP/SOUND.
Brief History
Silent film era film projector. Has been modified to play with synchronised sound.
Marks
Simplex Maker's Mark
THE PRECISION / MACHINE CO. INC. / TRADE MARK / Simplex / NEW YORK / PATENTED JULY 11,1916. NO.25711 Maker's Plate
KALEE-A.KERSHAW&SON.LEEDS.ENG. Embossed
KALEE Maker's Mark
THE PROPERTY OF / Electrical Research Products / INC. / Western Electric / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / 206 A REPRODUCER SET / PAT. PEND. / MADE IN U.S.A. Embossed
THE PRECISION / MACHINE CO. INC. / TRADE MARK / Simplex / NEW YORK / PATENTED JULY 11,1916. NO.25711 Maker's Plate
KALEE-A.KERSHAW&SON.LEEDS.ENG. Embossed
KALEE Maker's Mark
THE PROPERTY OF / Electrical Research Products / INC. / Western Electric / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / 206 A REPRODUCER SET / PAT. PEND. / MADE IN U.S.A. Embossed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Simplex. 1916-1930. Film projector [Simplex], 2010.466. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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