2005.40.3

Califone Portable Phonograph, Model 1620

Califone

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".

H-8.25 W-13.25 D-17 inches

ca. 1980

Califone

San Fernando, CA

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.

Gift of the Louisiana Instructional Materials Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2005.40