Barber - Portable music player 1921
by Mike Savad
Title
Barber - Portable music player 1921
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Colorized Black And White
Description
Colorized photo from 1922
Original Title: Radio in Barbershop
Location: Unknown.
This early version of a portable radio was a gimmick to get money from patrons. It was simple to operate:
First: Place the headphone to your ear, set the dial to 50, then press the button, if you can hear music intermittently, then its working.
Second: Place a nickel in the slot and turn handle.
Third: Listen to music, when you see a red light turn on, place another nickel in the machine to avoid interruption.
It's not known how long the music would play, but it was a unique thrill to listen to music while getting a haircut.
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Carol Lynn Coronios
Stunning work to give an almost century-old image a new look! Love it - and thank you so much for the great description! liked
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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