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I found these two children's phonographs recently. One is a Carola and the other one is a FRAAD Jr. I have seen some Carolas before but never the FRAAD. The FRAAD is about 30" tall. Does anyone have information or ads for either one?
Thanks in advance, Ken Brekke

There is a little information in the Talking Machine World, 1916 and 1917. A short lived company.
Here is an ad from 1916 showing different models they made.
All the Best,

Just as a clarification, the Carola - although pint-sized - was not sold as a children's phonograph. Period advertising for the Carola is aimed at adults.

George P.

Hi Ken,

Here's an advert for Carola.

Bob

Thanks Bob. I found this Carola at a local shop. The other one's I have seen are pretty beat up. This one is pretty nice so it had to come home.

"Tone arm is of Violin Fibre - prevents rasping metallic ring"
Interesting sales point... What did they do, recycle violins by grinding them up and forming them into a horn?
What is "Violin Fibre" anyway...?

Curt A wrote:"Tone arm is of Violin Fibre - prevents rasping metallic ring"
Interesting sales point... What did they do, recycle violins by grinding them up and forming them into a horn?
What is "Violin Fibre" anyway...?

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I've never seen one of these Carolas. But I did find a portable with handle though I would not carry it by the handle. It is all metal and heavy. Neil