Projector 57 model E
Projector
Projector 57 model E
ca. 1927
Metal and glass
Overall (projector): 13 7/8 × 9 × 12 1/2 in., 12.3 lb. (35.2 × 22.9 × 31.8 cm, 5.6 kg)
Gift of James Sibley Watson, Jr.
1981.0790.0006
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 sprockets on right side of projector: OIL, OIL, OIL, OIL / Engraved in silver on condensor lens on left side of projector: 45-50, K, D / Engraved in silver on lens on front of projector: BELL & HOWELL COMPANY 2 INCH MADE IN ENGLAND U.S. PATENT 1484853. / 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, JULY 3-28, AUG. 14-28, NUMBER, 1,507,357, 1,577,030, 1,587,955, 1,598,444, 1,624,730, 1,624,731, 1,624,732, 1,675,554, 1,680,295, OTHER PATENTS PENDING / Stamped and embossed on product label on back of projector: BELL & HOWELL CO., CHICAGO, Filmo REGISTERED PROJECTOR 57, MODEL E, FOR USE WITH SLOW BURNING FILM ONLY 5.5 AMPERES 110 VOLTS MADE IN U.S.A. / Engraved on back of projector: REVERSE, FORWARD, 67361 / Inscribed in white on bottom of projector: 81:0790:6
