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

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