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EDISON STANDARD PHONOGRAPH

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This Edison Standard Phonograph, made by the Edison Co. around 1884 to 1888, was at one time known as a "Talking Machine". These machines were the first to reproduce voice and music by mechanical means. The cylinder records came in lengths of both 2 and 4 minutes and it took quite a bit of effort to play them! "Talking Machines" were spring-wound with a crank. They had to be rewound just about every single time a record was played. Wind-up phonographs, also known as Victrolas, were the main source of entertainment in the home.
Neighbours  from near and far would gather to listen to the newest "'marvel" of modern scienc. This Victrola came with an oak case and a lid with carrying handle, along with a boom to support the hand-decorated horn.

Donated by Mr. Roy Birnie

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Beautiful Plains Museum acknowledges that we are on Treaty 2 Territory. And the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabe, Assiniboine, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. We acknowledge the mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with the Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

Located:

 91 Hamilton St. West, Neepawa

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Open During the Summer Season Only

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Starting July - August 

Sunday 1-5

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Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1732

Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

 

 

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