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Photograph caption dated July 29, 1957 reads, "Edison cylinders spin - John L. Copple, owner of large record collection, places wax cylinder on antique Edison 'fireside' model phonograph. A collector 30 years, Copple has dozens of early machines, including rare Duplex phonograph with double horn." See image 00154821 for additional photo in this series.
Edison Gem phonograph Phonograph turntables Phonographs Collectors and collecting Collectibles Records Men Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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