Phonograph Turntable

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Phonograph Turntable

Entry/Object ID

1995.045.001

Description

Phonograph turntable made by RCA Victor Company Inc., Camden, N. J., U.S.A. Model #5S41A109. Electric. Plays manually, or 10" and 12" records automatically. Has on/off switch in front, record switch next to tone arm and small cup for needles. Has felt-covered 9.5" turntable. Tone arm is elaborate - shaped - with cut-out to form a "V" and "His Master's Voice" logo - (dog listening to gramophone with horn). Tone arm has a steel needle in it. Has been placed in black painted wooden frame.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Sumner, Greg

Notes

Accession Date: 14-Jun-95 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

turntable, phonograph turntable

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

July 7, 1997

Updated By

Michael Goodchild

Update Date

January 21, 2026