There
are two controversies about this phonograph.-
The first is whether this phonograph was designed to
be sold with Little Wonder records.-
That's unlikely, because this phonograph was designed
to play only vertical records. -The phonograph at right has
no hole in the tone arm for the thumb screw to enter when the reproducer is turned to play
laterally recorded records. -Some
other examples of this phonograph have both holes drilled,
but that wouldn't explain why this one would only play
verticals if it was originally designed to play Little Wonders.
The second controversy is what the original crank looked
like.- There are at least
five contenders -- each with strong supporters -- and
no clear winner (see photos below): |
