ETF - RCA Home Projection Systems

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RCA Home Projection System

In 1945 RCA developed a high efficiency lens and mirror system for use in home projection sets. It was first used in the Bell and Howell set in the museum's collection. Later it was used in RCA projection sets.

Broadcast News, 1945

Courtesy of Chuck Azzalina

Popular Mechanics, June 1945

Popular Mechanics, April 1945

1945 Advertisement