Phonograph
Alternate name(s)
- Cylinder phonograph
Maker
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Date1900-1910 ca.
Place MadeOrange, New Jersey, United States, North America
ModelFireside, Model A or K
Serial No.15441
SignedDecal applied to wood case, gold letters outlined in black: Edison (script)Painted in yellow on steel mechanism: TRADE / MARK / (script) Thomas A. Edison
Stamped on reproducer: REPRODUCER LICENSED FOR USE ONLY ON EDISON PHONOGRAPHS SOLD BY NATL PHONO CO.
MarkingsStamped metal plate attached below mechanism includes many patents, conditions of use and sale, as well as the serial number.
DescriptionWood case. Steel mechanism for cylinder recordings.
DimensionsCase, maximum (without handle):300 x 235 x 270 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01393
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