1990-5036/1480

Portable acoustic gramophone closely resembling a closed No 3a folding pocket Kodak. Cover removes to expose clockwork mechanism and tone arm components. Case, blue/black crackle finish with carrying handle. Thorens. for 78 rpm 10-inch disc, record had to be clamped to its turntable with clamping nut, also used to secure the cover of the instrument when not in use.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/1480
Materials:
metal (unknown) and metal plated (unknown)
type:
gramophone
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford