Lois Cabinet Phonograph J60
1919 Jewelry Catalog and Sales Book · Scan 344 · Printed page 330
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Phonograph · Catalog no. J-60
$79.00 each
Original 1919 offer in USD.
Extracted description
Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00.
Birch mahogany wording retained; no unsupported whole solid-mahogany inference.
$100.00 is a comparison value, not offer price.
Visual keywords
casters curved legs phonograph ribbed double doors scroll grille tall cabinet
Proposed visual observations from the source illustration. These describe appearance and are separate from the printed catalog text.
Own J60 complete phonograph v1 directly reviewed.
Extracted traits
| Trait | Value | Evidence |
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| height | 45 inches | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| depth | 19½ inches | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| width | 18 inches | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| cabinet material wording | birch mahogany; three-ply veneered panels | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| record storage | two door chamber; 4 horizontal shelves; 10 or 12 inch records | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| motor claim | double spring worm drive noiseless; heavy cast frame | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| tone arm and reproducer | universal type; finest mica diaphragm | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| compatibility claim | all makes disc records without extra attachments | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| turntable diameter | 12 inches | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| horn claim | wood; constructed like piano sounding board | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| controls | tone modifier and speed regulator | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| mechanical warranty claim | all parts mechanically perfect | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| boxed shipping weight | about 95 pounds | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| shipping recommendation | express | Model J-60 “Lois” Cabinet Phonograph; height 45 inches, depth 19½ inches, width 18 inches; birch mahogany cabinet, three-ply veneered panels; two door record chamber has four horizontal shelves for ten or twelve inch records; double spring worm drive noiseless motor in heavy cast frame; universal type tone arm and reproducer, finest mica diaphragm, plays all makes disc records without extra attachments; 12 inch turn table; wood horn constructed same as sounding board of piano, very soft, clear tone free from metallic sounds; fitted with tone modifier and speed regulator; all parts guaranteed mechanically perfect; cabinet work is of best construction and finest design; this machine in beauty and operation equals any nationally advertised $100.00 phonograph on the market and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the price; weight substantially boxed for shipping about 95 pounds; we advise express shipment which insures safe and prompt delivery. No. J-60—Lois Phonograph; mahogany finished cabinet. Each 79.00. |
| brand | Lois | Talking Machines. THE LOIS. Department 16—First Floor. Plays Any Record without Extra Attachments. There is a “Lois” in size and price to meet every demand. Each style from the inexpensive Model 40 to the large and elegant Model 135 has the same high grade equipment in the way of motor, speed regulator, tone arm and reproducer. A sample of each of the four cabinet Models gives a selection covering every requirement. TONE CONTROL. Lois phonographs have an improved controlling device whereby the tone can be modified to the special requirements of the selection being rendered. The control is so perfect that any record may be reproduced in a soft, rich expression suited to small rooms, or played with sufficient volume to be distinctly heard throughout a large audience room. GUARANTEE. Lois phonographs are guaranteed free from defects and to sing and play all makes of disc records. Should defective parts be discovered they will be replaced free of charge f. o. b. factory. New main motor springs replaced at actual cost if motor is returned charges prepaid. |
| department | 16, First Floor | Talking Machines. THE LOIS. Department 16—First Floor. Plays Any Record without Extra Attachments. There is a “Lois” in size and price to meet every demand. Each style from the inexpensive Model 40 to the large and elegant Model 135 has the same high grade equipment in the way of motor, speed regulator, tone arm and reproducer. A sample of each of the four cabinet Models gives a selection covering every requirement. TONE CONTROL. Lois phonographs have an improved controlling device whereby the tone can be modified to the special requirements of the selection being rendered. The control is so perfect that any record may be reproduced in a soft, rich expression suited to small rooms, or played with sufficient volume to be distinctly heard throughout a large audience room. GUARANTEE. Lois phonographs are guaranteed free from defects and to sing and play all makes of disc records. Should defective parts be discovered they will be replaced free of charge f. o. b. factory. New main motor springs replaced at actual cost if motor is returned charges prepaid. |
| tone control claim | improved device; volume adaptable to room | Talking Machines. THE LOIS. Department 16—First Floor. Plays Any Record without Extra Attachments. There is a “Lois” in size and price to meet every demand. Each style from the inexpensive Model 40 to the large and elegant Model 135 has the same high grade equipment in the way of motor, speed regulator, tone arm and reproducer. A sample of each of the four cabinet Models gives a selection covering every requirement. TONE CONTROL. Lois phonographs have an improved controlling device whereby the tone can be modified to the special requirements of the selection being rendered. The control is so perfect that any record may be reproduced in a soft, rich expression suited to small rooms, or played with sufficient volume to be distinctly heard throughout a large audience room. GUARANTEE. Lois phonographs are guaranteed free from defects and to sing and play all makes of disc records. Should defective parts be discovered they will be replaced free of charge f. o. b. factory. New main motor springs replaced at actual cost if motor is returned charges prepaid. |
| historic guarantee claim | defect-free; plays all disc records; defective parts free f.o.b. factory; main motor springs actual cost with prepaid returned motor | Talking Machines. THE LOIS. Department 16—First Floor. Plays Any Record without Extra Attachments. There is a “Lois” in size and price to meet every demand. Each style from the inexpensive Model 40 to the large and elegant Model 135 has the same high grade equipment in the way of motor, speed regulator, tone arm and reproducer. A sample of each of the four cabinet Models gives a selection covering every requirement. TONE CONTROL. Lois phonographs have an improved controlling device whereby the tone can be modified to the special requirements of the selection being rendered. The control is so perfect that any record may be reproduced in a soft, rich expression suited to small rooms, or played with sufficient volume to be distinctly heard throughout a large audience room. GUARANTEE. Lois phonographs are guaranteed free from defects and to sing and play all makes of disc records. Should defective parts be discovered they will be replaced free of charge f. o. b. factory. New main motor springs replaced at actual cost if motor is returned charges prepaid. |
| historic comparison offer | side-by-side test; return and credit if not equal or better | COMPARISON OFFER. Our confidence in the Lois phonographs is so great that we are willing to have any model tested side by side with any other machine on the market, even one sold for double its price. If it does not produce equal or better results from the same record the machine may be at once returned and credit will be given. Such a test will convince any musical critic that the Lois has unsurpassed merit. |
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