E. H. Amet (1860-1948) Collection

1880-1917

Descriptive Summary

Title: E. H. Amet (1860-1948) Collection

Dates: 1880-1917

Collection Number: GC 1220

Creator/Collector: Amet, Edward H. (Edward Hill), 1860-1948

Extent: (Boxes: ½ legal, 2 ov folders)

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: Patents, sketches, and clippings. 1880-1917, undated.

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

E. H. Amet (1860-1948) Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

Edward Hill Amet (1860-1948) was the inventor of the first practical 35mm motion picture projector, the Magniscope. He also invented other movie and sound machines. He also invented the Ethelo, a violin-like instrument.

Scope and Content of Collection

Patents, sketches, and clippings. 1880-1917, undated. Photographs transferred to P-42 Edward H. Amet Collection.

Indexing Terms

Amet, Edward H. (Edward Hill), 1860-1948