Gramaphone [Mignon]
Object detail
Accession number
1967.3
Description
Gramophone, "Mignon", portable with seven records. This model comprises of a small box base with a small turntable. Made from light coloured oak. There is no horn. A gooseneck tuner arm pivots at one corner of the box and is fitted with a speaker at the other end. There is a small lever in the front corner which acts as a Stop/Start switch.
Contains a double sided record. Mignon Record. On top side reads 'I'm always doing something silly'/ (Leo)/ Arthur Osmond. On the back side reads 'I should like a girl'/ (Bateman and Leigh)/ Arthur Osmond.
Contains a double sided record. Mignon Record. On top side reads 'I'm always doing something silly'/ (Leo)/ Arthur Osmond. On the back side reads 'I should like a girl'/ (Bateman and Leigh)/ Arthur Osmond.
Marks
MIGNON/ Made abroad/ London. Berlin. Paris/ Sound Box Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Gramaphone [Mignon], 1967.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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