Vtg 1915–1925 Phonograph Instruction Card Tonearm Needle Guide Victor

Original early-20th-century phonograph instruction card issued for acoustic tabletop phonographs using period tonearms and reproducers, circa 1915–1925. This card provides factory guidance for: Proper tonearm positioning for lateral-cut records (Victor, Columbia, Lakeside) Alternate position for vertical-cut records (Edison, Pathé, Mastertone) Correct use of steel needles vs sapphire ball needles Motor winding, speed regulation, brake use, and lubrication Safe turntable handling and record care Condition (moved here per workflow) Fair vintage condition with honest age wear Browning, foxing, and edge wear present Original cabinet clip hole/tear at top center (common, period-correct) Fully readable text with strong illustrations No repairs or modern alterations Measurements Approx. 6.5 × 4.25 inches (Standard phonograph cabinet instruction card size) Why this is original Paper tone, typography, engravings, and content match genuine 1910s–1920s phonograph instruction cards. The cabinet clip hole is consistent with original lid-mounted examples and is not a defect from later handling. Excellent collector piece for: Antique phonograph restorers Tonearm / sound box collectors Victor, Columbia, Edison enthusiasts Period-correct cabinet displays