E. H. Amet (1860-1948) Collection, 1880-1917

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Summary

Creators:
Amet, Edward H. (Edward Hill), 1860-1948
Abstract:
Extent:
(Boxes: ½ legal, 2 ov folders)
Language:
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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

Biographical / historical:

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.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

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

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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