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Edison Standard Phonograph

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Edison Standard Phonograph

Category

Communication

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Communication - Sound Communication T&E - Sound Communication Devices - Phonograph - Phonograph, Cylinder

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Edison Manufacturing Company

Date Manufactured:

c. 1900

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Black metal cylinder phonograph mounted on a wooden rectangular base (a) with a matching wooden lid (b). Lid is curved at the top and has a handle at the top. There are two (2) metal latches, one on each side, that secure the lid in place. Text is on the front of the base within a gold painted ribbon design. There is a crank with a wooden handle on the viewer's right side of the phonograph. Phonograph has a horizontal black cylinder. The phonogr...

Materials:

wood

metal

Marks: "EDISON / STANDARD / PHONOGRAPH" "Ser. # S176432"

Measurements: Object A:
    Height: 9 in, Width: 15.5 in, Depth: 8.75 in
    Weight: 16.6 lbs
Object B:
...

Credit

Gift of Edward Maloney, 30.267a-b

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Edison Standard Phonograph

About: Edison Standard Phonograph

About: Edison Standard Phonograph

The Edison Standard Phonograph, introduced in the 1890s, was a breakthrough in sound recording, designed for both personal use and mass production of recorded sound. Unlike earlier models, it used wax or hard rubber cylindrical records that could be played repeatedly, letting people listen to music or speeches at home. This made recorded sound more accessible and helped start the modern music industry. Although it was eventually replaced by disc players like the Victrola, the Edison Standard Phonograph was a key step in changing how people enjoyed music and other recordings.

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