Phonautograph
Title

Phonautograph

Caption

Phonautograph (c. 1857) apparatus for studying sound vibrations graphically, invented by (Edouard) Leon Scott de Martinville. Tuning fork vibrated by bow or iron rod, and vibration traced on cylinder coated with lampblack. Engraving, 1872

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07103_460000468

License type

Rights managed

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