Accession Number: 2005.40.3
Description: 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".
Height: 8.25
Width: 13.25
Depth: 17
Date Made: ca. 1980
Maker: Califone
Place of Origin: San Fernando, CA
Credit Line: Gift of the Louisiana Instructional Materials Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2005.40
Subjects: Talking books. Phonographs. Reading devices for the disabled. Assistive technology
Dimension Notes: overall
Made: Califone
Material: Wood, paper, steel, alumnum, plastic
Updated: 07/24/2015
