Harvard Phonograph Type 3A



This article is part of the ANTIQUE PHONOGRAPH, GRAMOPHONE AND TALKING MACHINE IDENTIFICATION GUIDES.
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Harvard was Sears, Roebuck's house brand. This fancy model 3A, which sold for $12.50, was available in the Sears catalogue from 1906-1908. For more information on department store machines, see our article Mail Order Mysteries.


Harvard talking machine The 3A Harvard was built of standard Columbia components such as the motor and long throat reproducer. The tone and support arms had the Harvard name badge embossed into the scrollwork

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Harvard 3A
The Harvard 3A talking machine was housed in a cabinet unique to the model
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Harvard horn and reproducer
It's not apparent in this photograph, but versions have appeared with a long, skinny horn.
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Harvard motor
Though the design and proportions of the cabinet would suggest a more substantial motor, the the 3A was issued with a standard Columbia single spring apparatus.
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Harvard side view
Side view of the Harvard.

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Harvard talking machine cabinet
Oxidized copper handle was a nice finishing touch to the cabinet.

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