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GRAMOPHONE: HIS MASTER'S VOICE PORTABLE

Overview

a) Gramophone: Rectangular case covered in black fabric has metal reinforced corners and lock in the middle of lid (shorter edge). It has a metal automatic stop and speed regulator. There is a rectangular cavity for the gramophone arm behind the turntable. Records could be carried in a special secured fitting inside the lid. The record table has a brown velvet cover and sits on a brown wooden flat board. Two metal clips hold it in place. It has a picture of 'His Master's Voice' near the lower edge. In the middle of the largest width at the right side is a small circular hole reinforced with a fitted metal plate to wind the gramophone. The accession number is underneath.
b) Handle
c) Packet
d) Needles

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1986.231a-d
Item type
Objects
Width
285 mm
Height or length
140 mm
Depth
400 mm
Inscriptions and markings

His Master's Voice

Keywords
Music
Entertainment
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Keep
Statement of significance

Musical interest: Portable gramophones formed an important role in entertainment in the home.

Last modified
Thursday, 3 August, 2023
Completeness
72
Subiaco Museum

Subiaco Museum

a-d MASTER
a-d MASTER
a-d FRONT LID OPEN
a-d FRONT LID OPEN
LEFT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
INSIDE LID
INSIDE LID
FRONT
FRONT

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