Keystone Brightbeam Model K-70

Keystone Brightbeam Model K-70

Projector

Keystone Manufacturing Co.

Maker
American, 1930s–1970

Keystone Brightbeam Model K-70

ca. 1950
Metal, glass and rubber
Overall: 14 1/4 × 6 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (36.2 × 16.5 × 26.7 cm)
Gift of Frank B. Mehlenbacher
DescriptionCrackled brown, 8mm, electric motion picture projector with condenser lens, 1 inch f/1.6 projection lens, 500-watt 115-volt lamp, variable speed, rewind and tilt. The projector accepts 200 foot reels.
Inscriptions Printed in blakc and red on product plate on right side of projector: Keystone Brightbeam K-70 8mm 115V A.C. OR D.C. 5 AMPS. MAX LAMP WATTAGE 500W SERIAL NO. MADE IN BOSTON 24, MASS., U.S.A. / Printed in black below and between switches on product plate on right side of projector: MOTOR, LIGHT, OFF, ON / Stamped in silver on product plate on right side of projector: 462200 / Engraved in silver on lens: KEYSTONE SOMCO 1" f/1.6 / Engraved in white on variable speed dial on back of projector: S, F / Printed in black on gold label on left side of projector: FOR REWINDING FILM CONNECT BELT TO UPPER PULLEYS FOR NORMAL RUNNING CONNECT BELT TO LOWER PULLEYS / Printed in black on yellow and red label on base of projector: UL

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