Disk phonograph
Black phonograph record in plastic, with circular orange label in the center with the name Duprex. Square protective brown paper envelope, and square brown paper sleeve. The pouch is printed in black. This is an item sold by Dupuis Frères.
- Accession Number 2021.02.OBJ.48.1-4
- Marchand Dupuis Frères
- Period 2nd quarter of the 20th century
- Materials paper, plastic, shellac?, plastic, vinyl?
- Measurements 29 x 29 cm
Historical context
In addition to tracing the history of Montreal commercial institution Dupuis Frères, this phonograph record reflects the history of sound recording and Canadian musical habits of the early 20th century.
The so-called “modern” phonograph was invented by Émile Berliner in 1887. Its exact name was the gramophone, but the word “phonograph” is still commonly used. This innovative instrument, produced in Montrea...
- Accession Number 2021.02.OBJ.48.1-4
- Marchand Dupuis Frères
- Period 2nd quarter of the 20th century
- Materials paper, plastic, shellac?, plastic, vinyl?
- Measurements 29 x 29 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Frédéric Cloutier fonds, 2021.002.OBJ.048.1-4
Photo by Michel Pinault
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