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Edward H. Amet Collection
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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
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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.
Camera, early photography & moving pictures