Kemco HoMovie Model E
Projector
Kemco HoMovie Model E
ca. 1929
Metal and glass
Overall: 14 × 7 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (35.6 × 19.1 × 31.8 cm)
Gift of Donald H. Vorhis, 1992
DescriptionCrackled-brown, vaulted, 16mm, motion picture projector with condensor lens, projection lens, 250-watt 50-volt Mazda lamp, oscillating gate, standard 16mm, still, tilt, threading lamp, supply reel and take-up reel. The projector accepts 400 foot reels.
Inscriptions Engraved in plate on base below lens: NOTICE THIS KEMCO HOMOVIE PRINCIPLE AND CONSTRUCTION IS FULLY COVERED BY PENDING U.S. AND FOREIGN PATS. ALSI LICENSED UNDER U.S, PATS.: NO. 1,507,357 - SEPT. 2, 1924 / Embossed in silver on base on right side of projector: Kemco HOMOVIE THE KODEL ELECTRIC MFG. CO. MADE IN U.S.A. MODEL E 110 VOLTS-A.C. D.C. NO. / Stamped in silver on base on right side of projector: 5 AMPS, 1058 / Engraved in black on framing lever on right sid eon lens: FRAMER / Engraved in silver on plate on top of projector: CAUTION - DO NOT CHANGE POSITION OF LEVER WHEN MOTOR IS RUNNING, STANDARD, HOMOVIE / Engraved in silver on power switch on back of projector: OFF, ON / Engraved in black on supply reel: KODAK REEL TRADE MARK U.S. PAT. OFF. / Engraved in black on take-up reel: GEVAERT MADE IN ENGLAND
