Edison cylinder phonograph

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1561

Description

Edison cylinder phonograph, 1561a. Crank handle on one side, chromed cylinder for placing recordings. On front "GEM". Above that "TRADEMARK Thomas A. Edison". Plate fixed to back says "MANUFACTURED UNDER THE PATENTS OF THOMAS A. EDISON, et als, at Orange, N.J., U.S.A.". Below that are many patent dates and a statement concerning condition of sale. There is also the serial number "G179441". There is a wooden lid with handle to cover the machine, 1561b.

Acquisition

Accession

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1905

Material

Metal, Wood