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Edison 5" Cylinder Phonograph
By Martin Anderson

Hi Jody,  I have a second project to ask about.  I have been given an
Edison Cylinder Player.  So far it looks like it needs a drive belt.

This machine was built in New Jersey and sold by the Theodore F. Bentel
Co. at 121 6th street in Pittsburgh.  I am looking for any information
on this machine or the company in Pittsburgh.  The cylinders are
4-1/4" wide and 5" in diameter.  It is very large and comes in a case
that makes it look like a portable sewing machine.  Again thanks again
for this great communication format.

Martin Anderson
mwanderson@csonline.net


(Message sent Sat 26 Feb 2000, 03:13:26 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

Key Words in Subject:  5, Cylinder, Edison, Phonograph

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