What machine is this lady using?

JHolmesesq · Post by **JHolmesesq** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:31 pm

I've just come across this photo online, it's from the 1920s but I can't make out the name on the machine - can anybody identify it? I presume the cylinder was perhaps sent with the letter she's reading, not sure though!

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:36 pm

That's a Dictaphone, the brand name for Columbia's office machines.

George P.

Andersun · Post by **Andersun** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:38 pm

"The Dictaphone"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictaphone

barnettrp21122 · Post by **barnettrp21122** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:08 pm

Interesting photo! Looks like this could be some actress dictating replies to fan mail! Note what looks to be a dressing room mirror in the background.
Bob

estott · Post by **estott** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:39 pm

I posted the picture to Facebook and there's a good possibility this is Norma Talmadge, or possibly her sister Constance.

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