Edison Kinetoscope
Main part of Edison Kinetoscope. Invented by Edison's British employee, William Kennedy Laurie Dickson (1860 - 1935), this was the first device to show moving pictures. Painted in white on left side 'Dept II No 584'. Brass plaque on upper front inscribed 'No 509 / Edison Kinetoscope / Manufactured by Edison Mfg Co Orange / NJ USA'.
- Measurements:
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overall: 1140 mm x 465 mm x 690 mm,
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) , metal (unknown) , glass and cellulose acetate
- Object Number:
- 1948-277/1
- type:
- kinetoscope