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35mm Prado slide projector

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35mm Prado slide projector

Date: 1950-1960
Inventory Number: 1997-1-1082
Classification: Slide Projector
Subject:
geology, photography & projection,
Maker: Ernst Leitz (company) (1849 - 1986)
Maker: General Electric Company (1892-present)
User: Department of Geology and Geography, Harvard University (1890 - 1961)
Cultural Region:
United States, Germany,
Place of Origin:
Schenectady, Wetzlar,
Dimensions:
24 × 16 × 34.5 cm (9 7/16 × 6 5/16 × 13 9/16 in.)
Material:
glass, metal, aluminum,
Description:
This is a compact projector made for standard slide projection or could also be used with a polarization attachment, such as 1997-1-1084 or 2004-1-0375. It has one projection lens. The top part is a removable vented cover.

The light bulb inside the projector is type CZX 500 Watts bulb with bayonet base from GE (see picture). The slide carrier is placed horizontally and carries 35mm slides.
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  • Exhibit 2011--Cold War in the Classroom
Signedon projector, top: Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar

on projector, side: Leitz / WETZLAR

on slide carrier: E. LEITZ / WETZLAR
Inscribedon projector, top: PRADO
ProvenanceFrom the Department of Geology and Geography, Harvard University.

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