Movie; Film Projector
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- Date
- 1961 – 1969
- Material
- Metal; plastic; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0050a,b
- Description
- Slate grey/blue/green film/movie projector with original instruction manual.a) Film/Movie projector built into its own case. There is a small rectangular button at the top, underneath the handle, that opens the case when pushed sideways. This removed the lid, which contains the reel. The reel can b…
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- Title
- Movie; Film Projector
- Date
- 1961 – 1969
- Material
- Metal; plastic; paper
- Dimensions
- 19.3 x 27.3 cm
- Description
- Slate grey/blue/green film/movie projector with original instruction manual.a) Film/Movie projector built into its own case. There is a small rectangular button at the top, underneath the handle, that opens the case when pushed sideways. This removed the lid, which contains the reel. The reel can be removed and put onto the base unit, threaded with film, to project movies. Inside there is a cord and metal plate. There is text identifying the model number and company. This unit is a Model S-500A.b) Small paper instruction booklet. Front reads “argus Showmaster movie projectors” with a drawing of a projector against a dark yellow and cream background. Back reads “Your Argus Showmaster Movie Projector was manu- factured, inspected, and tested by skilled craftsmen. It is guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship or material during its lifetime. If any servicing be- comes necessary because of imperfections in materials or workmanship, your projector will be factory seru- iced without charge. Argus equipment which has been damaged, mishan- dled, or worn from extensive use will be factory serviced at established rates. Equipment purchased as used or rebuilt is not covered by this guarantee. ARGUS CAMERAS, INC., ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Subsidiary of Sylvania Electric Products Inc. ARGUS CAMERAS OF CANADA, LTD., REXDALE, ONTARIO PART NO. 42528-603 LITHO IN U.S.A.” The book contains instructions, best practises, and tips and tricks to run and maintain the projector. Note - b) is being stored inside a).
- Subject
- film
- cinema
- movie
- visual arts
- theatre
- motion picture
- Credit
- Gift of Janet Grice, Banff, 2024
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0050a,b
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