Name/Title
Sharpener, Phonograph NeedleEntry/Object ID
1990.006.006Description
Cylindrical container 3 1/2 inches high x 2 3/8 inches in diameter contains:
1. Red plush covered round piece of wood 2 1/2 inches in diameter x 3/4 inch deep. 2. Piece of wood 2 1/4 inches in diameter with 3/8 inch hole in center. Piece 1/8 inch thick fastened to plush piece. 3. One metal disc 2 1/4 inches in diameter, 3/4 inch x 3/8 inch stem attached to center. 4. Two emery discs
1/4 inch wide which fit metal disc. 5. One 2 inch x 1/2 inch piece of emeryboard. 6. Black rubber ring 1 inch in diameter, center hole 5/8 inch.
7. 1 1/8 inch metal threaded collet, wooden handle, painted red, with threaded screw to fit collet. 8. Pkg. of Superior RecOton Photogrph needles.
ORIGINAL INSCRIPTION: Front of box: RED TOP/NEEDLE-SHARPENER/ INSURES/ CORRECT REPOINTING. Back of Box: Instructions followed by: RED TOP/ 1270 MASSACHUSETTS AVE./CAMBRIDGE, MASS / PRINTED U.S.A. Patent Applied For.