1915 Portable Phonograph

 

1915PortablePhonoOne hundred years ago, Popular Mechanics, July 1915, featured this portable phonograph suited for camping, noting that it was particularly well adapted to use in a canoe or motorboat. Size was reduced by making the horn part of the body. It weighed in at only six pounds and came with a carrying case for easy carrying or storage.

From a handwritten note in the margin of the magazine, it appears that the set was manufactured by the Triton Phonograph Co., 41 Union Square, New York City.

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