Thanks for all of the information. You gotta just love all of the exaggerated hype those new fledgling Companies put into the initial promotion of their products in an effort to break through and compete. "The Nightingale of Phonographs, the "Violin Fibre " tone arm/horn, its beauty and its marvelous ability to translate records and to transfuse the voice and spirit of all musicians into the lives of all people". This marvelous hype and exaggerated gimmickry was an ART in itself back in those days, and makes for great reading !! It is all part of the wonderful history recorded sound.
Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin & Joan Rolfs " <nipper@ dataex .com> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l@ oldcrank .org> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:33:07 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Is this a children's phonograph?? Happy Easter, As mentioned previously, the machine being discussed has it's faults. To answer the question posed in the subject line: despite its small size, the company did not market it strictly for children, but for "family use." Here is what we said about it in our book "Phonograph Dolls and Toys which is available at our website: www . audioantique .com The Carola phonograph was advertised as "The Nightingale of Phonographs." Perhaps because the tone arm is of "Violin Fibre " that prevents a rasping metallic ring, there was no irritating sound as the result of needle scratching. This 22 inch tall phonograph was manufactured by The Carola Company of Cleveland, Ohio. This small phonograph is really not a child's phonograph, but a small phonograph to enchant the adults of the family. This metal phonograph had a faux mahogany finish. The metal cabinet was made by the Art-Metal Co., Jamestown, NY. The children could have a dignified phonograph for themselves. In an ad for the Carola phonograph they proclaimed: "Music lovers everywhere, whether rich or poor, welcome the Carola as a means of satisfying their music hunger. Its price is sensational when measured by its intrinsic merit--its beauty and its marvelous ability to translate records and to transfuse the voice and spirit of all musicians into the lives of all people. The Carola has so many exclusive advantages that your enthusiasm will know no bounds." A few of the advantages of the Carola were as follows: Plays all standard records; Uses any standard needle; Sound waves do not pass through metal; Dust-proof compartment is specially designed to contain records. They boasted that this phonograph will "Make YOUR Family Happy Too!" Of course, if you were not happy at the end of five days, and the Carola was not exactly as represented, the company would return your $15.00. Joan Rolfs www . audioantique .com _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http ://phono-l. oldcrank .org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
