Name/Title
PhonographDescription
Box shaped device probably framed of wood, covered w/black leather look substance, corners have hardware pieces for reinforcement and/or to protect surface, top is hinged at back & lifts up, secured by 2 hasps; leather carrying handle & wind up crank on one side; front side base has a door that flips down revealing interior sheet iron housing; turn table has a green felt pad & 3 speed switch "Slow, 78, Fast"
Maker's tag on base plate reads "Playerphone/Talking Machine Co., Chicago" and has serial number "P 1228"
Donor not sure but believes was used by his late wifeUse
Betty Wiley McNew 1925-1986Collection
Art McNewAcquisition
Accession
1989.031Source or Donor
McNew, ArtAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1930Place
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Date: 1930's
Made: Playerphone Talking Machine Co.Create Date
August 30, 2002Update Date
August 3, 2024