Edison Projecting Kinetoscope Film Gate, 1905-1915
THF161851 / Edison Projecting Kinetoscope Film Gate, 1905-1915
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Artifact Overview
In motion-picture projectors, a gate is a rectangular opening where film is held flat by pressure. This opening allows the projector lamp's light to pass through, illuminating the film. Uniform pressure ensures the film is held flat against the focal plane of the lens, creating a projection that is in focus.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Film gate
Date Made
1905-1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.0.102.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron alloy
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
Number molded on side:
12303
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