Acme Reproducer Double Free Edge Cone type K-1 loudspeaker
Date: 1926-1927
Inventory Number: DPWN0045
Classification: Speaker
Subject:
Maker: ACME Apparatus Company (founded 1920)
Donor: David P. Wheatland (1898 - 1993)
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
40.6 x 38.7 x 17.8 cm, 18 lb. (16 x 15 1/4 x 7 in., 8.2 kg)
box: 27.9 x 53.3 x 48.3 cm (11 x 21 x 19 in.)
Description:
horizontal cylinder with cast iron rectangular base,Symmetrical double free edge cones, backand front. Adjustment screw (large) under base
In Collection(s)
Signedplate on base: ACME / for amplification / REPRODUCER / DOUBLE FREE EDGED CONE / TYPE K1 / ACME APPARATUS CO. / CAMBRIDGE, MASS., U.S.A. / PATENTS PENDING
printed on side of box: ACME REPRODUCER / FREE EDGED CONE TYPE K1 / ACME APPARATUS CO. / CAMRBIDGE, MASS. / ACME ~ for amplification
printed on side of box: ACME REPRODUCER / FREE EDGED CONE TYPE K1 / ACME APPARATUS CO. / CAMRBIDGE, MASS. / ACME ~ for amplification
Inscribedwritten on box: To E C BROOK(missing) / C/O ASHLAND ST. (missing) / MALDEN / MASS.
FunctionTransduces electrical signals into sound
Historical Attributesbrand new condition, has instruction/advertising booklet , in original box
Curatorial RemarksDeaccessioned and removed from original box (pictured in record) due to animal damage and box is deteriorating. (1/26/2016)
ProvenanceE. C. Brooks, Malden, MA; purchased by David P. Wheatland, Topsfield, MA.