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
Available size
27,0Mb (3,2Mb) / 11,8in x 8,9in / 3543 x 2660 (300dpi)