78 RPM 10": Monarch Record 7288 A Victor Talking Machine Co. RARE 1803-1905
$
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Description
This item is a rare vintage "Monarch Record" shellac disc produced by the Victor Talking Machine Company in Camden, NJ.
* It is a single-sided 10-inch 78 RPM record.
* Records from this label were introduced in 1903 and discontinued by 1905.
* The record features traditional Chinese music or opera.
* These items are highly collectible artifacts from the early 20th century.
Translation
* Label Title: Monarch Record
* Main Text: (Fei Hao - possibly a brand name or reference to a singer)
* Song Title: (Likely a song title in traditional Chinese script, potentially part of a set)
* Record Number: 7288 A
* Manufacturer: Victor Talking Machine Co, Camden, N.J.
This 10-inch shellac record is a Monarch Record produced by the Victor Talking Machine Co. around 1903-1904. Specifically, catalog number 7288 A contains a Chinese recording titled "Fu Jian Wen Xiu Qi Yi" (). [1, 2]
Historical Significance
* The Monarch Label: This specific "Monarch Record" design was used starting in 1903 for Victor's 10-inch discs. It is part of the "pre-dog" era, meaning it was produced before Victor’s famous "Nipper" (the dog listening to a phonograph) became the dominant trademark on their labels.
* Early Global Recording: Victor was a pioneer in recording local music across Asia in the early 20th century. Records like this were often exported or sold to Chinese communities in the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
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