Burns Concert model 120 horn loudspeaker
Date: circa 1925
Inventory Number: DPWN0005
Classification: Speaker
Subject:
Maker: American Electric Company, Inc. (1894 - 1930s)
Cultural Region:
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
51 x 31.9 x 32 cm (20 1/16 x 12 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Description:
This is a curved flared trumpet horn on a conical base, with a discoidal transducer that is mounted horizontally. Horn curves through approximately 160 degrees. The speaker rotates on horizontal base horn. The horn is formed in two parts that are connected with a metal strip, possibly a brass (?) screwed clamping ring. The flare of horn is fabricated from 5 plastic (?) sections joined by grooved plastic (?) strips. The rim of the horn is fluted.
permanent magnet
permanent magnet
In Collection(s)
SignedAMERICAN ELECTRIC
on back of transducer (very deteriorated): Burns / Concert / Made in USA
on back of transducer (very deteriorated): Burns / Concert / Made in USA
Inscribedlabel 1: DPW / N-5
FunctionTransduces electrical signals into sound.
Primary SourcesFor model Burns Concert unit 120 Loudspeaker American Electric Company Inc.; Chicago (IL):
Radio Broadcast, Jan. 1926, p. 387
Radio Broadcast, Jan. 1926, p. 387