Columbian Phonograph Co. 'The Disc Graphophone', c. 1906

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Columbian Phonograph Co. 'The Disc Graphophone', c. 1906

Entry/Object ID

1989.49.8

Description

Acc. No. 89.49.8 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. 1906 Object: Phonograph Description: Early type phonograph, disk type, with elaborate oak case with applied decorative details. Original transfer (gold & black) label stating "The Disc Graphophone," Columbia Phonograph Co. Last patent-March 20, 1897. Black Japanned horn accentuated with gold. History of Object: Table top phonograph with morning-glory horn which belonged to the Henry H. Meyers family, 2021 Alameda Avenue. Acquired from: Jeanette Meyers Date: 11-1-1989

Interpretative Labels

Label

7/10/2020 MvL: current label: PORTABLE COLUMBIAN GRAMOPHONE WITH CYLINDER circa early 1900's