Filmo
Projector
Filmo
ca. 1927
Metal and glass
Overall: 15 × 6 1/2 × 11 in., 9.2 lb. (38.1 × 16.5 × 27.9 cm, 4.2 kg)
Museum accession
1978.1675.0008
DescriptionCrackled-black, vaulted, 16mm, eclectrically powered, motion picture projector with 2 inch projection lens, condensor lens, rheostat, speed control dial, tilt, reverse switch, rewind crank, oil ducts, brake and A.C. motor. The projector accepts 400 foot film reels.
Inscriptions Engraved in silver on sprockets on right side of projector: OIL, OIL, OIL, OIL / Engraved in brass on projection lens on front of projector: B&H 2" PROJECTION LENS MADE IN U.S.A. / Inscribed in white on front of projector: 78:1675:8 / Embossed in silver on patent label on left side of projector: PATENTED IN U.S. AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES, DATE SEPT. 2-24, MAR. 16-26, JUNE 8-26, AUG. 31-26, APR. 12-27, APR. 12-27, APR. 12-27, NUMBER, 1,507,357, 1,577,030, 1,587,955, 1,598,444, 1,624,730, 1,624,731, 1,624,732, OTHER PATENTS PENDING / Embossed in silver on product label on back of projector: STANDARD BELL & HOWELL CHICAGO CINEMACHINERY / Embossed in silver on product label on back of projector: BELL & HOWELL CO., CHICAGO, Filmo REGISTERED, AUTOMATIC CINE PROJECTOR FOR USE WITH SLOW BURNING FILM ONLY 5 AMPERES 110 VOLTS MADE IN U.S.A. / Engraved in silver on back of projector: REVERSE, FORWARD, 51026 / Engraved in white on bottom of projector: A.C.60 CYCLE 110 VOLTS, D.C. OR A.C. 25 CYCLE / Printed in black on white label on base of projector: 4538
