W. Butcher Carbon Arc Lamp

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
London
maker:
W Butcher and Sons

Carbon arc lamp for projector. Two 6mm carbons in spring loaded mounts fed side by side through single aperture in ceramic block. Touching at their ends. Carbon carriage moved by helical screw. Adjustable height by locking screw on tray.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/3334
Materials:
ceramic
Measurements:
overall: 306 mm x 118 mm x 198 mm,
type:
arc lamp
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford