Publisher's Synopsis
A Complete Manual of the Edison Phonograph
By George E. Tewksbury
With Introduction By Thomas A. Edison
The standard Edison Phonograph as now manufactured is made in two forms, known as the Electric Phonograph, or class M machine, and the Spring Motor Phonograph... CONTENTS Preface
List of Illustrations
Index of Phonograph Parts
Introduction
Types of Phonograph
Phonograph Body
Motor and Governor
Operating the Machine
Special Directions
Index of Spring Motor Parts
Edison Spring Motor
Batteries
Nickel-in-the-slot Phonographs
Dictating and Transcribing
Phonograph Cylinder
Horns and Tubes
Shaving of Cylinders
Speakers and Glasses
Index of Speaker Parts
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