Projector Lamp, Used by Charles F. Jenkins, circa 1930

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THF158776 / Projector Lamp, Used by Charles F. Jenkins, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview

Charles Francis Jenkins was a pioneering technology inventor. He made discoveries and improvements with motion picture cameras, mechanical scanning television, facsimile technology, and the transfer of images over wireless radio. This custom projector lamp was created for one of Jenkins's film projectors.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Incandescent lamp (Lighting device component)

Date Made

circa 1930

Location

at Legacy Locations in MRAP

Object ID

40.567.22

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Grace Jenkins.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Steel (Alloy)

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in
Width: 2.5 in
Length: 3.25 in

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