Movie projector with accessories. Metal tripod and screw in projector base with a flat platform. Bell and Howell Model 601 projector in case which fits the projector stand. There is also a like projector which isn’t in a case, that was likely a backup or replacement projector for that housed in the canvas. There is the companion Bell and Howell speaker, and also a no brand red-coloured miscellaneous speaker. Housed in the Bell and Howell speaker are two empty reels (1 x 400ft and 1 x 1600ft 16mm), cords, 2x globes, a wooden based film reel winder, and a film splicer. A Bell & Howell Amp/Mixer, and a power box which plugs into speaker/projector as a source of power.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
creator
Bell and Howell
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
E000287
Measurements
Tripod: 875 x 487 x 577mm (at maximum width) Projector stand: 115 x 306 x 457mm Projector in case: 494 x 235 x 420mm.
Object Types
3D Object
Film and television equipment
Projection equipment/Film and television equipment
Materials
001: metal 002: metal and wood 003: cast iron mechanics with a vinyl case 004: speaker in wooden carry case with green vinyl finish and red material. 005: plastic 006: wooden base and metal top. The metal has tarnished to a green colour and there is brown rust. 007: plastic 008: glass and metal bulbs wrapped in bubble-wrap and housed in original cardboard box. 009: plastic with a metal centre. 010: metal on wooden base. 011: metal case 012: metal (cast-iron?) case 013: metal, leather and plastic 014: plastic rubber 015: red vinyl, wood, rubber, leather and metal.