Object 2005.017.003 a-d
Record player
A ‘Victor Orthophonic Victrola’ record player in a floor cabinet console. The player handle was cranked by hand to play a record. Owner Henry Lafferty was a long-time employee and interpreter for the Hudson’s Bay Company and Northern Traders in Behchoko (Fort Rae). He worked for the HBC for 45 years and had access to items sold at stores or available through catalogues. It came with vinyl records that include tuns by Benson All Star Orchestra, Hal Kemp and his Orchestra, and Joe Green’s Novelty Marimba Band.
| Accession No. | 2005.017.003 a-d |
| Maker | Victor Talking Machine Company of Canada |
| Culture | Métis |
| Region | Tłı̨chǫ |
| Location | Behchokǫ̀, Marian Lake |
| Date | c. 1924-1929 |
