VV-VI S/N 444577 with CUSTOM CABINETRY by The Long Furniture Company, Hanover, PA any additional Information

[johnhedden]

To Anyone with knowledge of private furniture companies and cabinet makers making custom cabinets for some models of the Victrola?

 

I have just purchased what I thought was a Victor Victrola for which I did not know the make of because the only information about the unit was on the Inside top. Which was printed “The Long Furniture Company, Hanover, PA” and nothing else. As I was taking it apart for some needed repairs, I found the Motor and Turntable were not securely fastened to the cabinet tightly. I removed 2 (TWO) screws and a piece of wood came out and then I just slide the VV-VI out of the cabinet housing.

I was taken aback when I saw the Victor Plate with VV - VI, S/N 444577 on it. Which is listed as a second highest produced and low-end internal speaker model type. I Had no idea that furniture companies and cabinet makers were making custom cabinets for some models of the Victrola’s; thus far I have found 3 other furniture companies that produced “CUSTOM CABINETRY for the Victor Talking Machine Company.

I write to you since there is very little on the WEB that I can find about this business practice and what, when and how it all began. I want to know the history of the machine I am restoring. If you could point me to some books, journals, Your Monthly Publications Back Issues or websites links to this, “Unknown to me”, side of the Victor Victrola Story I will be forever in your debt.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Please have a good day.

 

Respectfully Yours,

John Hedden

johnheddeniii@gmail.com

 

[BenL]

The George A. Long Cabinet Company was a reputable furniture maker.  Founded in 1902 I believe they had some connection to George A. Long, who is accredited with making the first telephone pay box. They produced a large array of furniture, from dinning room suits, player piano roll cabinets, china cabinets and record cabinets. (Their record cabinets were fairly popular as they pop up often in the hobby.) 

Based off adverting this was the Louis XV model made from about 1921-1922. 

 

Edited May 14, 2022 by BenL

[johnhedden]

Thanks so much for the Info. GREAT JOB

[johnhedden]

Thanks so much for the Info. GREAT JOB

Does anyone know what type of material was installed on the Cabinet Doors like the COLOR, FLORAL PATTERN, etc.

Thank you all for the great job you have done thus far, I would have never found this much information!