Dictaphone

Object detail

Accession number

F1248.2004

Maker

Dictaphone Corporation Limited
W S Smith and Company Limited

Description

Electrical metal dictaphone machine with attached mouthpiece. Mouthpiece has two buttons. Machine contains blue wax cylinder which can be seen through front opening. Electrical plug extends from with three pronged plug, and socket on verso of plug. Two light gauges on front face with two knobs beneath. Grated vent on left back edge.

Marks

Dictaphone / W.S. Smith & CO. Ltd / Auckland / Office Equipment Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Dictaphone Corporation Limited et al. Dictaphone, F1248.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Recorder, Audio Machine, Dictating Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Electrical wiring Cable Gas Bumper Automotive exterior Electronic device Wire Electrical supply Metal Auto part

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