Bendix electric phonograph in walnut portable cabinet. Made by Bendix Phono Ltd, Toronto & Vancouver, Can. Model #BP1 = (information stamped on back). Cbinet is roughly square with hinged top; corners in front are rounded with vertical grooved panel on each side. Grain of wood evident. Lid is hinged on back in two places ond can be held in open position by sliding hinge on right side. Inside is a 9" felt-covered turntable, a brown plastic tone arm, and metal changers with brown plastic knobs for 10" and 12" records. Switch on side under tone arm to "Start-Manual-Off-Auto-Reject". Volume control on right outside of cabinet. Electric cord and wire to hook up to speaker (speaker not with it). Gold and black small label on front of lid says: "Bendix-Phono Product". 1930's.
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Sumner, Greg
Notes
Accession Date: 13-Jun-95
Mode of Acquisition: gift
Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
phonograph; cabinet, electric phonograph; cabinet
Class
Communication, Tools & Equipment for - Sound Communications T&E - Sound Communication Devices
