Schoolhouse Orthophonic Victrola Eight-Seven



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Introduced in 1926, the Eight-Seven was the replacement for the famous Victrola XXV, a utilitarian machine sold for use by educational institutions. The eight-seven was fitted with a double spring motor, an Orthophonic horn, and an Orthophonic reproducer.

Schoolhouse Orthophonic, front
The plain oak cabinet was more functional than decorative. Larger image		 Schoolhouse Orthophonic lid open
Under the flat lid you can see a typical Orthophonic goose neck tone arm and reproducer. Larger image
Schoolhouse Orthophonic side
The Eight-Seven could be transported on built-in rubber wheels, but the machine was heavy enough that it could not be easily moved by small schoolchildren. Larger image		 Schoolhouse Orthophonic wheels
Front view showing the grill -- the horn behind was somewhat smaller than the horn of the large Orthophonic Credenza. Larger image
Schoolhouse Orthophonic rear
Rear view. The kick plate is missing from this example. Larger image