Edward H. Amet Collection

1895-1922

Descriptive Summary

Title: Edward H. Amet Collection

Dates: 1895-1922

Collection Number: P-042

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

Extent: .4 linear feet (Boxes: ½ letter)

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

Abstract: Photographs. Amet's inventions, motion picture experimentation, real photo postcards of aviation from ca. 1909-10. 1895-1922, undated.

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Edward H. Amet 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

Photographs. Amet's inventions, motion picture experimentation, real photo postcards of aviation from ca. 1909-10. 1895-1922, undated. See also GC 1220 E. H. Amet (1860-1948) Collection.

Indexing Terms

Camera, early photography & moving pictures