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This Bakelite gramophone from Philips was intended for semi-professional use in small auditoriums and for dance gatherings. It features a large balanced amplifier and a small built-in speaker. It is driven by an asynchronous motor. Records up to 30 centimetres in diameter can be played. The arm is made of cast metal and must be placed on the record manually.

Details

  • Title: Gramophone
  • Creator: Philips
  • Date Created: 1949
  • Physical Dimensions: 27 x 42 x 34 cm (h x w x d)
  • Original Language: English
  • Type: object
  • Rights: NEMO Science Museum
  • Medium: metal, plastic (bakelite)

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