Keystone Model K160
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Keystone Model K160

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Projector

Keystone Manufacturing Co.

Maker
American, 1930s–1970

Keystone Model K160

ca. 1948
Metal and glass
Overall: 15 3/8 × 8 × 12 in., 17.5 lb. (39 × 20.3 × 30.5 cm, 7.9 kg)
Museum accession
DescriptionCrackled-brown, vaulted, 16mm, electrically powered, motion picture projector with 2 inch projection lens, condensor lens, lamp house, reflector, rewind, reverse projection, still projection, tilt, 110 volt motor, pilot light, supply arm, and take-up arm. The projector accepts dual 400 foot reels.
Inscriptions Embossed in brass on power switch on right side of projector: OFF, MOTOR ON, LAMP ON, MASTER SWITCH / Embossed in brown on right side of projector: FILM LOOP, FILM LOOP / Embossed and stamped in brass on product label on front of projector: MODEL K-190 7 AMPS A.C.-D.C. 115 VOLTS KEYSTONE 16.MM PROJECTOR MAX LAMP WATTAGE 750W NO. H-14160 KEYSTONE MFG. CO. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A., PAT. NO. 1,889,149 RE.16,762 / Engraved in silver on lens on front of projector: 16mm. COATED LENS 2 INCH f/1.6 SIMPSON OPTICAL-CHICAGO. U.S.A. / Embossed in white on red label on front of projector: 60 / Inscribed in white on front of projector: 78:1675:24 / Engraved in silver on still projection switch: STILL PICTURE PUSH / Engraved in black on rewind switch on left side of projector: FORWARD OR REWIND, REVERSE / Embossed in brass on speed control dial on left side of projector: HIGH SPEED, MOTOR SPEED CONTROL, LOW SPEED, START / Embossed in brass on black label on back of projector: NORMAL RUNNING POSITION, REWINDING POSITION / Printed in black on red and yellow label on back of projector: UL / Engraved in black on bottom of projector: MODEL 200 6 AMP 125 V BENJAMIN REEL FOR ELECTRIC CORD PATENTED-OTHER PATENTS PEND. MFD. BY BENJAMIN REEL PRODUCTS. INC. CLEVELAND, OHIO A, UL

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