Electric Mutoscope mechanism
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Electric Mutoscope mechanism
ca. 1950
Metal and wood
Overall: 17 1/2 × 12 × 12 in., 22.8 lb. (44.5 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm, 10.4 kg)
Gift of Douglass Crockwell
1993.0102.0003
DescriptionBare-metal, vaulted, electrically powered, early motion picture device with mounting brackets, electric motor, power switch, forward control button, power cord, spool holder, pressure foot, micro switch, and worm gear mounted to crank shaft. The device would be mounted inside a mutoscope and equipped with a drum of about 1,000 opaque cards giving the viewer one minute of view-time.
Inscriptions Engraved in metal on micro switch on right side of mechanism: JR, 6716, MICRO SWITCH, FREEPORT, ILL. U.S.A. / Printed in black on motor on back of mechanism: 2738 / Embossed in metal on motor on back of mechanism: Dayton CHICAGO / Printed in white on back of mechanism: P4, I*R, Q4B / Printed in white on power box on top of motor: LG, 22D3G6
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