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Dictogrand controller for portable type R external horn loudspeaker

DPWN0030 and DPWN0054
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Dictogrand controller for portable type R external horn loudspeaker

Date: circa 1923
Inventory Number: DPWN0054
Classification: Speaker
Subject:
communications,
Maker: Dictograph Products Company (founded 1906)
Place of Origin:New York, United States
Dimensions:
unit: 9 x 15 x 12 cm, 1 lb. (3 9/16 x 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 in., 0.5 kg)
Material:
wood, textile,
Accessories: External horn (?): DPWN30
Description:
DPWN30, External horn, fits on terminals and corresponds with indentation in wooden box. Suspect there is a transducer inside for either accepting audio input or generating audio output! Circular aperture ~5/8" dia. at one end of box with terminals at each side on hor. diam.spaced 2" apart.,rectangular box
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  • radio
Signedplate on back: DICTOGRAND

carved on bottom: The DICTOGRAPH / PRODUCTS / CORPORATION / NEW YORK / MADE IN U.S.A.
Inscribedcarved on side: 1062
FunctionNot clear - see special features
Historical AttributesIllustration in "Vintage Radio" M.E.McMahon, Vintage Radio, p205 "DICTOGRAND;1922; $20.00; R-3" DICTOGRAPH is also illustrated on page 201.

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