Visual Description:

A vintage home film projector with a textured dark gold finish, about the size of a toaster oven. On the top of the projector is a brown plastic handle. The left side has a removable hard cover. When the cover is removed, two arms with hooks can be unfolded from the top of the projector, and a movable film reel the size of a salad plate with a small hole in the middle can be placed on the hooks. On the front middle of the projector, a lens sticks out from two clear plastic clamps on its top and bottom. Below the plastic clamp, there is a small metal switch. To the right of the switch, three words are stacked, reading lamp, motor, and off. On the back of the projector on the bottom, there is a brown electrical cord with two prongs on the plug. 

Guided Tactile Description:

Feeling along the body of the projector, it has a rough, textured metal surface with a muted gold tone. At the top of the projector is a brown plastic handle. Feeling along the body of the projector, it has a rough, textured metal surface with a faint gold tone. The left side has a hard, boxy cover—remove the cover to access the internal mechanisms. Once the cover is removed, at the top of the projector, there are two folding levers with protruding metal rods. One is toward the front of the projector, and one is towards the back. Gently pull these up to extend these out. These arms support film reels, which may be placed on the arm by pushing the rod through the small center hole of the metal film reel. Underneath the back arm, on the left side, feel for a series of horizontal slots, which serve as a vent for the heat of the projection lightbulb underneath. Moving your fingers toward the front of the projector, there is a plastic clamp to hold 8mm film. Below the clamp is a protruding silver lens, which can be gently turned to the left or right to adjust the focus of the image being projected. Underneath the lens is a second plastic clamp to thread the 8mm film. Below this, towards the bottom right corner of the inner section, there is a round, brass colored dial labeled “Frame,” with a double-headed arrow, which can be gently turned. To its right, feel a switch on a metal plaque. There are three triangles, each with slightly raised text beside them. From top to bottom, they read: “Lamp”, “Motor”, and “Off”. Gently lift the front of the projector. Underneath the base, a small metal foot will pop out—this is spring-loaded and can be gently pulled out to raise the front of the projector, adjusting the angle of the projection.