Thomas Alva Edison's first Phonograph
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Thomas Alva Edison

Title

Thomas Alva Edison's first Phonograph

Caption

Thomas Alva Edison's first Phonograph (1878). In this model the cylinder on which the sound was recorded had to be rotated by hand. Instrument in recording mode. A horn was fitted to play back recording. From Theodore Eckardt "Physics in Pictures", London

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07103_460000476

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