Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 30 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 30 spans the dates of October 1, 1880-December 31, 1882.
The Harmony was manufactured with a larger-than-normal spindle. It was sold cheap or given away in a ploy to force owners to buy special records to fit the machine. No other company manufactured these records, which had a larger hole.
"Circa 1896
This music box plays in two keys on a single disc by shifting the spindle slightly after the first revolution. This brings a new set of disc projections into contact with the comb.