Phonograph

Name/Title

Phonograph

Entry/Object ID

2004.028.001 A-D

Description

(A-1) Thomas Edison phonograph, serial #148653, in wooden case with large (B)"morning glory" horn w/(C) bracket to support and (D) 53 wax music cylinders. (A-2) Barrel-style lid with handle that attaches with pull-out levers in case. (E) Crank handle fits in right side. (D1-D32) See separate list of cylinder titles & provenance in accession file.

Collection

Communication

Made/Created

Date made

1910 - 1920

Notes

Date: 1910-1920 Made: Edison Standard Phonograph, Orange, NJ.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Phonograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Sound Communication Devices

Nomenclature Class

Sound Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Height (A) 11-1/2" (B) 24" Width: (A) 9-1/2" Length: (A) 13" Diam: (B) 19-1/8"

Material

Wood, Metal, Wax, Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair