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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1975.685 |
Object Name |
Record, Phonograph |
Year Range from |
1910 |
Year Range to |
1929 |
Features |
Very thick 78 speed record; black and white paper labels have been stuck to the centre on both sides; slightly faded in colour; information like name of song, picture of Edison and picture of a phonograph are included on this label, along with other relevant information; width of recorded bands: 51430-L: 4.6cm: 51430-R: 6.3cm; |
Object Story |
Thomas Edison founded the Edison Phonograph Company in 1888, when they sold recorded wax cylinders. Soon after the company switched to blue Amberol cylinders then to vertical-cut diamond discs. The company changed its name first to the Edison National Phonograph company in 1896, followed by Thomas A. Edison Inc. in 1911. The company continued until 1929 when production was stopped due to a lack of technological advancement and artist popularity. It is know that before 1910 records produced by this company did not contain the names of the artists recorded on them, as this artifact does it is known that it was produced between 1910 and 1929. |
People |
Thomas Edison |
Subjects |
1910's 1920's Music Music industry |
Search Terms |
1910's 1920s |