Johnson Smith Catalog Item #14

In the days before pocket-sized electronic devices, one had to rely on hand-cranked mechanisms such as this. I'd love to hear one!

From the 1930s catalog.

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Posted By: Paul - Fri Nov 25, 2011
Category: Annoying Things | Johnson Smith Catalog | 1930s

Comments

Still the same practical jokes just with electronic toys to do them. 😊

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 11/25/11 at 11:14 AM

I notice the word "election" in there but there's no link to the ad.

This looks like the AhOOga horn I had on my beemer way back when.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 11/25/11 at 01:35 PM

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