Akeley Gyro Tripod
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Akeley Camera Co.
American, 1920s–1940s
Akeley Gyro Tripod
ca. 1922
Metal, wood and plastic
Overall: 46 1/2 × 33 1/4 × 36 1/2 in. (118.1 × 84.5 × 92.7 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Carl E. Akeley
DescriptionCrackled-black and chrome motion picture camera tripod head with pan and tilt, variable speed, gyroscopic movement on triangular, adjustable wooden legs. The head movement can be made with the pan handle or hand cranked.
Inscriptions Embossed in black on back of head: AKELEY GYRO TRIPOD / Engraved in black on wooden legs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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