Replica of Paul perforating machine, 1896

Made:
circa 1930 in London
maker:
Robert William Paul and Science Museum
Replica of Paul perforating machine, 1896

Replica of Robert Paul perforating machine, 1896

This is a replica of the first form of film perforator devised by Robert Paul and used by him as early as 1895. The film is moved by hand continuously between the two rollers one of which is a punch and the other a die.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1930-289
type:
replica and perforator
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford