Gramophone [HMV (His Master's Voice)]

Object detail

Accession number

1982.237

Maker

The Gramophone Company Limited

Description

(HMV?) HJI portable gramophone in a brown leather case. The unit has a hinged lid which opens up to reveal a large turntable covered by a light brown felt. A swan neck tuner arm folds over to sit on the record. It has a small speaker to which is attached a needle. The case has a small fold-out box to store the needles. On one side is a carry handle and a hole for the winding handle. Handle is missing.

Marks

HJI Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile/Felt

Credit Line

The Gramophone Company Limited. Gramophone [HMV (His Master's Voice)], 1982.237. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Phonograph Gramophone Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

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