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Phonograph

Object number2007.167.596

Manufacturer Westinghouse

Date1953-1960

MediumWood; Metal; Plastic; Felt

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBrown wooden phonograph. Rectangular base that slopes up to a rectangular top. Silver oval metal with two small ovals inside on the right. Circular wooden knob under the metal oval. Circular gold metal handle above the oval. Four silver bolts around the top rim of the wood. Circular silver metal platter with a spindle in the center on top for a record to sit on. Silver metal lever on the bottom right of the platter. Circular brown felt on top of the platter. To the right, there is a circular silver metal that slopes up to a silver and gold metal moveable tone arm with text on top. On the front of the tone arm is a copper metal head. Brown plastic electrical cord covered in fabric on the back. Black plastic rectangular bar on the right side with two black plastic knobs. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 8.5 x 18.75 x 12.375 in. (21.6 x 47.6 x 31.4 cm)
Length (Cord): 99.5 in. (252.7 cm)
InscriptionsText on the gold plaque states "SEE LICENSE NOTICE / INSIDE".

Text on the silver oval states "S / F / SPEED REGULATION".

Black text on the sticker states "Motor Lubrication / Motor should be inspected for lubrication every three months. / Use only Electric Motor Oil and Electric Motor Grease (samples / furnished with equipment) as shown on diagram below. / 54460".
MarksText on top of the tone arm states "[Westinghouse logo] / Westinghouse".

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