Color Wheel Used to Project Light on an Aluminum Christmas Tree, 1960-1965
Add to SetSummary
Aluminum Christmas trees gleamed in millions of American homes during the 1960s. The trees were lightweight, easy to care for, and eye-catching, especially when illuminated by light from a revolving color wheel. The trees fell out of style by the early 1970s, yet are fondly remembered and sometimes still shine in homes during the Christmas season.
Aluminum Christmas trees gleamed in millions of American homes during the 1960s. The trees were lightweight, easy to care for, and eye-catching, especially when illuminated by light from a revolving color wheel. The trees fell out of style by the early 1970s, yet are fondly remembered and sometimes still shine in homes during the Christmas season.
Artifact
Projector (Lighting device)
Date Made
1960-1965
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Kas-Kel Electric Company, Inc.. Bought from retailer Thrift Drug Company in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
95.146.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 12.5 in (wheel)
Length: 1.375 in (wheel)
Diameter: 6.625 in (light)
Length: 8.5 in (light)
Height: 13 in (box)
Width: 12.75 in (box)
Length: 9.25 in (box)
Inscriptions
on long sides: IMPERIAL 4 COLOR ROTATING PROJECTOR on short sides: ELECTRICALLY SAFE / 4 COLOR ROTATING PROJECTOR / ON-OFF SWITCH / FOR FLOOR, WALL, CEILING USE / FOR USE WITH ANYLAMP UP TO 150 WATT. / FOR BEST RESULTS USE R40 REFLECTOR SPOT LITE TYE / USE ON 120 VOLT AC ONLY / CAT. NO. CP-1 / KAS-KEL / ELECTRIC CO. INC. / NEW YORK 3, N.Y. / MADE IN U.S.A. on sticker: E-33259 on back of light: 120 V. 60 C / A.C. only / 3W / 120 V 60 C / SA LR14686 / PAT. APPLIED FOR / E25571 / TYPE RSS HI 3008 4 RPM ND 276 / UL
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
