Phonograph
Alternate name(s)
- Cylinder phonograph
Maker
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Date1914 ca.
Place MadeOrange, New Jersey, United States, North America
ModelAmberola 50
Serial No.SM12626
SignedStamped on black metal plaque which is screwed into the base next to the arm: Thomas A. Edison (in script) / Amberola (in script) / MARK / 50 / MANUFACTURED BY / THOMAS A. EDISON, INC, at ORANGE, N. J., U.S.A. / PATENTED NOV. 17, 1903; MAY 22, 1906; FEB. 28, 1911; / NOV. 28, 1911; MARCH 11, 1913. / THIS INSTRUMENT IS SOLD UPON THE CONDITION THAT IT IS / LICENSED TO USE OR VENDED ONLY SO LONG AS THIS / SERIAL NUMBER SM 12626 IS NOT REMOVED / OR CHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, AND THAT EVERY / POSSESOR OF THIS INSTRUMENT ADMITS THE VALIDITY OF / THE ABOVE ENUMERATED PATENTS.MarkingsGold paint on the inside of the lid, back edge: Edison
DescriptionWood case with hinged lid. Steel mechanism for cylinder recordings.
DimensionsHeight: 395 mm
Length: 500 mm
Width: 380 mm
ProvenanceAdolf Larson family, Hanska, Minnesota, original oweners, ca. 1925 [ca. 1914?]
Arne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number04232
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