The 1989 Phonograph Birthday

112th Anniversary

 

1989 Friends of the Phonograph Birthday Party

The Friends of the Phonograph's 112th Birthday was celebrated in our Oakland-Emeryville home on December 2, 1989.

This birthday was special because my parents Axel and Betty were attending from Lincoln, NE.

 

Balloons and preparation for the party.

 

Phonograph Nativity Scene, 1989.

 

 

 

 

LB's toast to the Phonograph.

 

Opening remarks

 

The Captivated Audience.

 

Brunswick Phonograph playing Charlie Chaplin Kinetomovie.

 

Watching Chaplin perform on the Brunswick.

 

PhonoArt on display.

 

 

 

 

DK Explaining how his "Edison the boy" sculpture works with TV in his head.

 

 

 

Watching a movie before the days of Big Screen TVs.

 

Presentation of Art Exhibit Awards: First Prize: A Red Wooden Phonograph Ornament

The following are only some of the delighted winners who tied for First Prize:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talking Toys on Display for the Phonograph's Birthday

 

Here is a gift from school-teacher Friend of the Phonograph Sarah who provided these instructions for making an Art Wreath.

 

 

This ceramic record was made by Bob Gross to celebrate the Phonograph's birthday. It features a Victor style "His Master's Voice" label with Nipper and the Gramophone, and a title of "Recorded Music 1948-9".

 

 

 

 

 

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