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What Phonographs are in this photo
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:38 pm
by PhonoPhotoGuy
I just received this photo and I am trying to ID the 3 phonographs that are shown in it...they appear to be Edison treadle phonographs..?
Thank you.
Re: What Phonographs are in this photo
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:21 pm
by howardpgh
The machines in the pictures look like the electric motor "Class M" type to me. I'm no expert.
The exposed vertical governor is what I'm basing my guess on.
Re: What Phonographs are in this photo
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:50 pm
by cmshapiro
These are Edison Class M machines in the desk type format as sold by The North American Phonograph Company. These photos perfectly illustrate the office use of these machines. Here is a surviving example from the Charley Hummel collection.
Re: What Phonographs are in this photo
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:38 am
by AmberolaAndy
cmshapiro wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:50 pm
These are Edison Class M machines in the desk type format as sold by The North American Phonograph Company. These photos perfectly illustrate the office use of these machines. Here is a surviving example from the Charley Hummel collection.
I always like these early machines being built into desks and drawers like that. Like the ones built into their record storage drawers.