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
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