Name/Title
'His Master's Voice' Victor 11 Victrola of the Fenn family, c. early 1900sEntry/Object ID
2012.40.121Description
Acc. No. 12.40.121
Subject Category: Household, musical
Date or Period: c. early 1900's
Object: Victrola, tabletop model
Description: Table model wind-up Victrola with an oak cabinet and a removable turntable that has its original green colored felt. The case has an attached metal plaque with the wording: "Victor Talking machine Co. - Type Victor 11"; also included is the logo of the dog and the Victrola. The crank handle and the armature for the morning glory horn are nickel-plated. The armature is supported by a cast-iron arm that is pin-striped in gold on a Japanned background that matches the metal horn. The horn has the original transfer label with the emblem and wording "His Master's Voice".
Size: The cabinet is 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.; the horn is 26 in. long and has an opening of 22 inches.
History of Object: This Victrola was owned by the Fenn family of 2038 Alameda Ave.
Acquired from: Elizabeth Anne Cate
Date: 05/18/12