Toy cine projector
Eastman Kodak Co
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1930 - circa 1939
Materials
Plastic and metal
Measurements
247 mm (length); 147 mm (width); 310 mm (height)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667101
Summary
A Kodatoy Universal Model 16mm Projector made by the Eastman Kodak Company in the 1930s. Mounted on a brown rectangular metal base, supported on four flat feet. The Kodatoy 16mm projector was designed as an inexpensive alternative to the Kodascopes, aimed at the junior market. The body of the projector is made of maroon coloured metal. The back half of the projector is a vertical rectangle with a vent at the top. Attached to the rear of the rectangle is a black plastic dial. Below the dial is a flex with an electric plug at one end. Above the dial is a metal switch which moves between 200-250 volts to 100-125 volts. In front of the vertical rectangle is a vertical bracket supporting a metal cylinder incorporating the lens, spools for the cine film and a handle which, when turned, moves the cine film. Total number of items is 2.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr R. Beadsmoore in October 1984.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front of the base: 'MADE BY KODAK LTD./ LONDON.' On one side of the vertical rectangle: 'KODATOY' TRADE MARK PROTECTED/ THROUGHOUT THE WORLD/ UNIVERSAL MODEL/ 100-125 VOLTS D.C. OR A.C. 25-60 CYCLE/ 200-250 VOLTS D.C. OR A.C. 25-60 CYCLE/ FOR USE WITH/ SAFETY FILM ONLY'.
Makers and roles
Eastman Kodak Co , maker