Projector

Historical information

Possibly early 1950s

Physical description

Dark brown box with lid and clip fastener. The lid has a handle at the top.Lid & inside of box lined in red velvet. There is a separate narrow compartment for the reel. There is an electric cord and 3 papers. The reel is dark grey steel. The cord is brown rubber and very long. At the front is an attached plastic label with a switch in the centre. There is a black, red and gold disc with a Bell and Howell guarantee. A Registration card indicating model 606 & Serial no. 9039 and another card with a Safety message in 8 languages.

Inscriptions & markings

On the base: G.B. Bell & Howell / 8 mm projector / Model 606 / 110-250 / volts / 5 Amps A/C/ or D/C/ England London.
Above this label is : Lamp 400 Watts Max.. 9039 is printed in silver on the side.
Inside bottom of lid: Cabinet by Raddports Pty. Ltd. / NSW / Leatherette

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