Talking Book Machine

Object detail

Accession number

F40.2001

Maker

Clarke and Smith Manufacturing Company

Description

Nuffield talking book library for the blind. Cassette is semi-circular shaped (about 300 mm x 250 mm) containing a recording. Box contains loudspeaker and amplifier, etc. Cassette is of "The Collected Short Stories of Noel Coward". Wooden case with hinging lid, carry handle on side, front has jacks, dials and speaker.

Marks

Presented to / The NEW ZEALAND FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND / By The BROTHERS Of The / ROYAL ANTIDILUVIAN ORDER of BUFFALOES / GRAND COUNCIL Dedication
MANUFACTURED FOR / NUFFIELD TALKING BOOK LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND / BY / CLARKE & SMITH MFG. CO. LTD / WALLINGTON, SURREY, / ENGLAND. Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Clarke and Smith Manufacturing Company. Talking Book Machine, F40.2001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

Wallington Surrey England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Wood Gas Office supplies Box Machine Hardwood Record player Packaging and labeling Wood stain Plywood

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