Pathé Rural
Projector

Pathé Rural

Pathéscope "Rex" (UK)


ca.1930
Metal and glass
Overall (projector): 17 7/8 × 12 × 14 1/4 in., 34.3 lb. (45.4 × 30.5 × 36.2 cm, 15.5 kg)
Museum accession
1978.1675.0004
DescriptionPainted black, vaulted, 17.5 mm, electrically powered motion picture projector with 60 mm projection lens, condensor lens, lamp house, locking pin, ammeter, 100-130 volt motor, power cords, spool support arm, take-up spool, cooling fan, power switch, tilt and light adjustment knob. The projector accepts dual 200 foot spools.




Inscriptions Embossed in brass on product label on right side of camera: PATHÉ RURAL, BU S.G.D.G. ÉTABTS CONTINSOUZA CONSTRS / Printed in black on amperage gauge on right side of projector: 0, 5, 10, 15, 17, AMPÉRES Ne pas dépasser le trait rouge / Engraved in silver on lens on front of camera: MAGIS PARIS, - 60 M/M / Engraved in silver on take-up spool on front of projector: PATHÉ CINEMA, PARIS, BOBINE, PATHÉ RURAL, MADE IN FRANCE / Printed in black on white label on supply arm on front of camera:Pathe-Rural Projector 16 mm(sic), 302-FP2/2, Pathe Freres, Paris, France. Case Sec. / Engraved in silver on motor on left side of projector: 1241 / Engraved in brown on control panel on back of projector: 100-130 V / Engraved in silver and red on power switch on back of projector: A, 3.A-125.V-1.5A-250.V. / Engraved in silver on back of projector: 0818

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