Edison Wax Cylinder Recording

Audio Recording

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Anytown Museum

Name/Title

Edison Wax Cylinder Recording

Entry/Object ID

1996.4.1

Description

Wax cylinder recording of "Not Because your Hair is Curly" in its original container

Context

This was a popular song at the time it was recorded in 1906, with wide sales of the sheet music.

Acquisition

Accession

1996.4

Source or Donor

Carl Patterson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Album Detail

Contributors

Contributor

Harry MacDonough

Role

Vocalist

Record Label

Edison Gold Molded Records

Album Length

2:17:00

Release Date

1906

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

9398
555

Web Links and URLs

Audio file of this cylinder from UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive

Interpretative Labels

Label

Wesley had an extensive collection of wax cylinder recordings- most of which were played until they were worn out! Click the link above to hear this one which managed to survive Wesley and his musically enthusiastic kids!