16mm Filmo Projector 57 Model G
Projector
Bell & Howell Company
American, 1907–1980
Lens manufactured by Taylor Hobson
British, estab. 1886
16mm Filmo Projector 57 Model G
ca. 1927
Overall (projector): 4 3/8 × 7 × 10 3/4 in., 9.5 lb. (11.1 × 17.8 × 27.3 cm, 4.3 kg)
Gift of Zenith Radio Corporation, 1977
1977.0075.0004
DescriptionCrackled-black, vaulted, 16mm, electrically powered, motion picture projector with 2 inch projection lens, 45-50 condensor lens, focusing lever, reverse switch, air cooling system, 200 watt lamp, rewind crank, braking knob, shutter control shaft, and single frame projection lever in original case. The projector accepts dual 400 foot reels.
Inscriptions Engraved in silver on condensor lens on right side of projector: 45-50 / Engraved in silver on sprockets on right side of projector: OIL, OIL, OIL, OIL / Engraved in silver on lens on front of projector: BELL & HOWELL COMPANY 2-INCH, MADE IN ENGLAND BY TAYLOR HOBSON. U.S. PATENT 1484853. / Embossed in silver on patent label on left side of projector: PATENTED IN U.S. AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES DATE, NUMBER, SEPT. 2-24, 1,507,357, MAR. 16-26, 1,577,030, JUNE 8-26, 1,587,955, AUG. 31-26, 1,598,444, APR. 12-27, 1,624,730, APR. 12-27, 1,624,731, APR. 12-27, 1,624,732, JULY 3-38, 1,675,554, AUG. 14-28. 1,680,295, OTHER PATENTS PENDING / Embossed in silver on product label on back of projector: BELL & HOWELL CO., CHICAGO Filmo REGISTERED PROJECTOR 57, MODEL A, FOR USE WITH SLOW BURNING FILM ONLY 5.5 AMPERES 110 VOLTS MADE IN U.S.A. / Engraved in silver on back of projector motor: REVERSE, FORWARD, 141398 / Embossed in silver on product label on lamp house on back of projector: STANDARD CINEMACHINERY, BELL & HOWELL CHICAGO / Engraved in silver on oil port on top of projector: PAT., GITS BROS MFG. CO
