Thomas Alva Edison's first Phonograph
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. The horn fitted for playing back recording is on right. From cigarette card published 1915. Chromolithograph

Date

20th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP15A00_382

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Rights managed

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