Bell & Howell "Filmosound 185" 16mm Film Projector, Used by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1949-1951
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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
Projector (Image projector)
Date Made
1949-1951
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.14.607
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Leather
Cloth
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 15.25 in (Projector)
Width: 9.5 in (Projector)
Length: 16.75 in (Projector)
Inscriptions
plaque on left side of projector:
PROJECTOR / 117 VOLTS AC OR DC / 10 AMPS.
on right side of projector:
B & H
tag on bottom of right side of projector:
DES. 185 C
tag inside bottom of case:
21981 / Projector / 185 FOS
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