The phonoscope (Nov 1896-Dec 1899)

2 THE PHONOSCOPE June, 1897 The Graphoscope It is the Latest and Best Photograph= Projecting Apparatus, with Hand= Feed flechanism. No Elaborate Electrical Appliance Required . . The Graphoscope represents the latest improvements in Projecting Machines. Its manufacturers have profited by several years of successful experience in making such apparatus. They will abandon all former models and devote their whole attention to the Graphoscope because in it they have reached perfection in every vital point. It is a marvel botli in its price; in the perfection of its work; in the simplicity of its construction and in the ease with which it is operated. The shimmering or unsteadiness of the projected view is overcome by improved devices for controlling the movement of the film. The result is a reliable and steady movement accomplished without the use of a "stricker" or other device that strains and ruins films. The hand feed mechanism makes the apparatus convenient to operate at any time or place and various improved and simplified appliances make it possible to give an exhibition altogether much more satisfactory to the exhibitor as well as to the spectators. What Is It? Perfect in Effects Simple, Easy and Accurate in Operation Light, Strong and Compact Low in Price ACCURACY— SIMPLICITY— COMPACTNESS. These are the valuable points of the new Graphoscope. The machine is operated by hand, and illuminated from direct or alternating electric current, or by lime light. It uses endless films, runs from a film box, which enables the ordinary operator to change subjects in 20 seconds, and permits a single film to be run through the machine, without break as many times as may be desired. The entire apparatus is supported on a central round bar, which is in turn firmly mounted on two tubular standards, thus combining great strength with lightness. All parts of the machine are made interchangeable, and are so simple that anyone can adjust them. The Film Moving nechanism is the vital part of any projecting machine. Upon the simplicity and accuracy of this depends the value of the entire apparatus In the Graphoscope the film moving mechanism is brought as near perfection as is possible. The parts are all carefully and accurately made and the design is wonderfully simple The film is shifted by an absolutely positive movement which is locked at the end at a fixed point. This is accomplished smoothly and easily, and without any strain" on the film The shutter through which the projection is made is of a new and unique design producing perfect steadiness with the least possible tension on the film. This is accomplished by a balance tension plate which maintains an equal pressure at all points against the film. * All parts bearing against the film are so arranged that they may be thrown back and locked out of the way when adjusting a new film to the machine, and then easily swun°back into place. The Fit m Box is of sufficient capacity to carry a 250-foot film with ease. NOW FOR THE PRICE The Graphoscope with Arc=Light Illumination $75.00 The Graphoscope with the same Hand=Feed Mechanism for Running Films and Complete Calcium Light Attachment for Illumination $200.00 FILHS $10.00 EACH A Great Variety of Subjects Every Owner of a Photograph=Projecting Machine Should Send for Our List. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH COMPANY "DEPARTMENT Ai" NEW YORK, 1155, 1157 and 1159 Broadway BALTIMORE. Md., 110 East Baltimore St. WASHINGTON, D. C, 919 Pennsylvania Ave. ST. LOUIS, M0.. 720-722 Olive St. CHICAGO. III., 107-109 Madison St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. 1032 Chestnut St. , Phonographs OR4d»HOPHONES fALKI NG MACHINE Si) PPLIE >PLIANCES Etc ^imft^RY 21 £.20-AT.N.y. 0Fri6^!^PROOM5"MARK3T£41N NewW table Adilre>;> makers «»= High OBAde original Records by (ELLBRMEDy\RTI3By IF YOU WANT. HIGHCLASS ORIGINAL RECORDS OF THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED ARTISTS WRITE TO US. WE CAN FURNISH YOU ONE OR A THOUSAND GEORGE J. GASKIN, DAN W. QUINN, LEN SPENCER, RUSSELL HUNTING, J. J. FISHER, JOHN BOLZE, ANNIE HART, ALLAN MAY, THE DIAMOND QUARTETTE, FENTZ BROTHERS (GERMAN DUETISTS), DIAMOND AND CURRY (BANJO DUET{STS), O'BRIEN AND WRIGHT, JOHNNY CARROLL, BILLY GOLDEN, ETC. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE