Lamp House for an Edison Projecting Kinetoscope, 1905-1915
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Artifact Overview
The kinetoscope was originally a solitary experience. Visitors to "peepshow parlors" paid a nickel to peer into a wooden cabinet through an eyepiece to see a short film loop. But Edison and his competitors wanted to project films on screens for large audiences. The Vitascope, Projecting Kinetoscope, and Kinetophone are examples of Edison's experiments to turn film into a communal experience.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Kinetoscope
Date Made
1905-1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.0.102.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mica (Mineral)
Steel (Alloy)
Tin (Metal)
Textile
Wire
Wood (Plant Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 18.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
Length: 17.5 in
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