Delineascope Model MK3

Delineascope Model MK3

Projector

Spencer Lens Company

Maker
American, 1895–1945

Delineascope Model MK3

ca. 1939
Metal, glass, leather and wood
Overall (projector): 12 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 12 1/4 in., 11.9 lb. (31.8 × 11.4 × 31.1 cm, 5.4 kg)
Overall (case): 14 1/2 × 16 1/2 × 5 1/2 in., 6.2 lb. (36.8 × 41.9 × 14 cm, 2.8 kg)
Museum accession
1978.1696.0013
DescriptionSerial# 11435 Crckled-black, vaulted, 2"x2" slide projector with 5" projection lens, 300-watt lamp, fan unit, reflector, double condensor lens system, elevation, slide carrier, instruction pamphlet and extra 300-watt projection lamp in crackled-black leather case with black leather handle.
Inscriptions Printed in black on silver label on right side of projector: SPENCER BUFFALO U.S.A. / Printed in black on silver label on back of lamphouse: SPENCER BUFFALO U.S.A. / Embossed in brass on plate on lamp cover: Model-MK Serial No. Watts 200-300 Volts 115 With 300 Watts use Blower FOR SLOW BURNING FILM ONLY SPENCER LENS CO. BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S.A. / Stamped in brass on plate on lamp cover: 11435

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