The DECCA 355 children's gramophone is a portable mechanical suitcase-style device from 1949. Designed to be both simple to operate and highly durable, it was an ideal choice for young users.
Its white wooden case is covered in rexine and decorated with charming illustrations of nursery rhyme characters, created by artist Dora Roderick.
In terms of functionality, it is a fairly standard suitcase-style phonograph featuring an internal sound channel. It operates via manual winding and plays records at a speed of 78 RPM.