|
From 1925 through
1929 (the same years Victor controlled the Bubble
Book copyright),Victor manufactured a phonograph decorated
with images from the Bubble Books.-
According to Robert W. Baumbach in The Victor Data
Record Book, almost 23,000 were shipped, with
most shipped between 1925 and 1927.-
Three models were produced over the phonograph's lifetime
-- the original, type A, and type B.-
Later models had changes to the motor and some other
parts.- Type A is the
most common, and judging by its serial number -- 5899
-- that is the model shown here.
As you can see, some of the decals on one side appear
faded, but this is not fading. -
Instead, there is some kind of "wax" paper
covering some of the decals. -My
suspicion is that this wax paper was supposed to have
been removed before the phonograph was shipped, but
never was.- Over time,
this paper may have interacted with the decals, making
the color less sharp. -
I have peeled this paper off the boy character and,
once the paper was peeled off, the decal has the very
same texture and shine as the other full-color decals,
supporting the theory that this paper was supposed to have
been removed. -If you
have any other theories about this mysterious paper,
please contact
me.
|
|
|
|