| Artist |
Califone |
| Credit line |
Gift of the Louisiana Instructional Materials Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2005.40 |
| Date |
ca. 1980 |
| Description |
Califone Model 1620 classroom model portable phonograph; semi-automatic; gray leatherette wrapped wooden case with steel reinforced corners and rubber feet, carrying handle, cord storage and speaker grill on sides; removable lid with nickel plated hardware, instruction sheet glued inside lid; tan "floating" turntable table, black plastic turntable, black plastic and aluminum stylus arm; tone and volume/power knobs on right; speed toggle switch (33-45) and cue lever on base of stylus arm; red cap on stylus; serial number "D.F. 34178"; inked on table, "LLRS 06542-14-002". |
| Made |
Califone |
| Material |
Wood, paper, steel, alumnum, plastic |
| Makers mark |
CALIFONE 1620 |
| Object ID |
2005.40.3 |
| Object Name |
Phonograph |
| Place of Origin |
San Fernando, CA |
| Provenance/History |
A standard educational turntable with none of the special features seen on turntables of the period available from APH such as variable speed control or 8 1/3 rpm setting for flexible records. Item belonged to the Louisiana Instructional Materials Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. |
| Subjects |
Talking books.
Phonographs.
Reading devices for the disabled.
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped. |
| Title |
Califone Portable Phonograph, Model 1620 |
| Used |
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, Baton Rouge, LA |
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