Lumiere Cinematographe
35mm Lumiere Cinematographe camera/printer/projector, serial number 159 by Jules Carpentier, 1896 (incomplete). Claw for Lumiere perforation. In working order, lacks manufacturer's plate to front. Pattern of retaining hooks on doors different to other models in collection.
The Cinematographe, invented by Auguste (1862-1954) and Louis (1864-1948) Lumiere, was a combined camera, projector and printer. The film ran from the top spool holder through the projector to a box in the stand below. With a similar Cinematographe, the Lumiere brothers gave the first cinema show at the Grand Cafe on the Boulevard des Capucines in Paris, France, on 28 December 1895.
Details
- Category:
- Cinematography
- Object Number:
- 1948-226
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall (lens): 90 mm, 45 mm,
overall (main body): 190 mm x 190 mm x 120 mm,
overall (handle): 135 mm x 35 mm
- credit:
- F Cummins
