Magnasync Moviola, Used by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1968

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Artifact Overview

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Film editor (Equipment)

Date Made

circa 1968

Creator Notes

Made in the United States for the Moviola Manufacturing Company of North Hollywood, California.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.565

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Rubber (Material)

Color

Green

Dimensions

Height: 34 in (Moviola)
Width: 25 in (Moviola)
Length: 30 in (Moviola)
Height: 22.25 in (Base)
Width: 24.5 in (Base)
Length: 17 in (Base)

Inscriptions

plaque on inside proper left of Moviola: MODEL LS-20 / SERIAL 43141 / MOVIOLA MFG. CO. stickers on front and right side of Moviola: SOLD BY / LAUMIC CO. / 306 EAST 39 ST. N.Y.C. / 212 889-3300 plaque on proper right side of Moviola: moviola / NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. / MADE IN USA / MODEL / UD-20-CS / 115 VOLTS AMPS 60 CY / SERIAL NO. 47695 sticker on proper right side of Moviola: AFFILIATED WITH AFL-CIO / INTERNATIONAL / ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS / UNION MADE / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. stickers on base: SOLD BY / LAUMIC CO. / 35 WEST 45 ST. N.Y.C. / JU6-7666