Wasn't the "Monarch" the name for the Victor Talking Machine model with a 10" turntable? The "Monarch" record designation during that era was originally used for the 10" records, though some 7" pre-dog (but post-Eldridge Johnson) records were also labeled "Victor Monarch Record."
Mark Mark S. Chester Phoenixville, PA www.whalom.com www.whalompark.com www.wurlitzer165.com www.racc.edu www.nca-usa.org www.gsschesco.org www.newhollandband.org -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Monarch Talking Machine Program 1901-02 Johnson/Victor catalogs differentiated between "Victor" and "Monarch" records, and this may have influenced the exhibitor's terminology.? I'm not aware of any Monarch Talking Machine from this era other than the Johnson/Victor machines. George Paul
