Name/Title
wind-up phonographEntry/Object ID
2010.019.001Description
Orthophonic Victrola [trade mark registered]. Made by Victor Talking Machine Company of Canada Ltd. "His Master's Voice" image of dog listening to gramophone is printed in gold surround on inside of lid. Manufacturer's plate on playing surface is "The Gift that Keeps on Giving" with dog logo and "Victrola Victor Talking Machine Co. of Canada Ltd., Montreal." Series number is VV4-3 C42452 [Rd 1928]. Victor Patented 1925, 1926, 1927, Other Patents Pending". Felt covered turntable, metal needle mount, small storage compartment at rear of turntable with metal compartment for needles. Two hinged cabinet doors. Cabinet contains a speaker below the turntable, covered with decorative netting. Cabinet is wood throughout, with decorative woodwork on two front doors. Wind-up handle for gramophone on right hand side of cabinet.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Myhre, MauriceNotes
Accession Date: 26-May-10
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PhonographNomenclature Sub-Class
Sound Communication DevicesNomenclature Class
Sound Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
wind-up phonographCreated By
Atkins, Anne; Jones, IsabelCreate Date
June 16, 2010Update Date
June 28, 2025