Edison Cylinder Phonograph record #9000 'Coon Song - The Preacher and the Bear', early 1900s

Name/Title

Edison Cylinder Phonograph record #9000 'Coon Song - The Preacher and the Bear', early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1986.69.36

Description

Acc. No. 86.69.36 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. early 1900's Object: Record, cylinder phonograph Description: Black cylinder record entitled "Coon Song-The Preacher And The Bear," #9000 & 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