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Vitascopy movie maker

By ggorman, 26 September, 2008
Description

The Vitascopy was adoped by Thomas Edison to project his kinetascopy films. The Edison Vitascope Theater was opened in Buffalo, NY in 1896. The item I have says its a camera, but when I opened it, I think it is some kind of projector or viewer  There are two film reels, one with a film that contains two figures and I can't make out  what they are.  The film is threaded around gears and is moved by a turning lever attached to the outside. Cannot find where you would view this. The box says this is a color camera, but the film is in black and white.  This was made by the Vitascopy Corp., Providence, R.I.

 

 

 

Category
Other
Medium
metal
Distinguishing marks
Vitascopy movie maker by Vitascope Corp, Providence, R.I.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
5 x 7 inches
History
Found in my basement
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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