Library Kodascope

Library Kodascope

Projector

Eastman Kodak Company

American, estab. 1892

Library Kodascope

August 1929
Metal, glass and wood
Overall (projector): 13 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 32 in. (34.3 × 23.5 × 81.3 cm)
Overall (projector cabinet): 12 1/4 × 12 1/4 × 15 1/4 in. (31.1 × 31.1 × 38.7 cm)
Overall (floor cabinet) : 31 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 14 1/4 in. (80 × 47 × 36.2 cm)
Purchase with funds from Steven J. Sasson, 2018
2018.0035.0001
DescriptionBlack and chrome, 16mm, electric, self-threading motion picture projector with variable speed, condensor lens, dual 1 inch projection lenes, Kodacolor filter, 200 watt/50 volt lamp, pilot light, lubricating oil, film cleaning kit, silver screen with stand, film winder, rheostat, tilt and other accessories. The projector is in a walnut cabinet with a self contained screen and rests on top of a matching floor cabinet with 24 spaces for 400 foot reels and a drawer for accessories.
Inscriptions Stamped in silver on the spring catch on top of the projector: K13319 / Printed in silver on product plate on right side of projector: Kodascope Model B EKC MADE IN U.S.A. BY Eastman Kodak Co. ROCHESTER, N.Y. / Engraved in silver above power switch on right side of projector: OFF, ON / Engraved in silver above direction switch on right side of projector: REVERSE REWIND, FORWARD / Engraved in silver below front loop guide on right side of projector: LOOP CONTROL DO NOT MOVE LEVER WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING / Engraved in silver behind front loop guide on right side of projector: RUN, THREAD / Engraved in silver behind rear loor guide: STILL, RUN / Engraved in silver on plate on loop guide on top of projector: FOR USE WITH SLOW BURNING FILM ONLY / Engraved in silver on loop guide on top of projector: FOR USE WITH SLOW BURNING FILM ONLY 90-125 VOLTS 700 WATTS / Engraved in silver above threading slot on right side of projector: CUT END OF FILM SQUARE BEFORE THREADING / Engraved in silver in front of rewind knob on right side of projector: REWIND / Printed in black on amperes meter on back of projector: A.C/D.C. MADE IN U.S.A. FOR EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y. AMPERES 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 MADE BY ROLLER-SMITH COMPANY BETHLEHEM, PA U.S.A. / Embossed in black above and below motor speed switch on left side of projector: FAST, SLOW / Engraved in brass on motor on left side of projector: GE / Embossed in black in front and behind rheostat: BRIGHT, DIM

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