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Detroit Talking Machine

Detroit Talking Machine A disc player produced by the Detroit Brass and Iron Works Co. It was introduced in 1899 at the modest price of $1.98 by mail order. The player was similar to the one sold by the United States Talking Machine Co. in 1897, both being intended for use with Berliner’s discs. [Fabrizio 1976.]

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