Edison Cylinder Phonograph Record #8902 'Band-Virginia Reel', early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Edison Cylinder Phonograph Record #8902 'Band-Virginia Reel', early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1986.69.35

Description

Acc. No. 86.69.35 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. early 1900's Object: Record, cylinder phonograph Description: Black cylinder record entitled "Band-Virginia Reel," #8902 & Thomas A. Edison (facsimile of signature) in incised white lettering on rim. Record housed in original cardboard container with paper label with bold printed caption "Edison Gold Moulded Records" & portrait of the inventor (Edison). Size: H-4 1/2 x C-2 1/2 inches History of Object: See card 86.69.34 Acquired from: Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe Hamilton Date: 12-16-86