Phonograph Collection

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK. His Masters Voice. Trademark image of RCA Victor, featuring Nipper the dog. American lithograph poster, c1920

Thomas Edison / Phonograph
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor with his Edison Business Phonograph

Phonograph Recording
Recording a man playing the piano using Edisons improved model phonograph

Phonograph by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)
Phonograph. Created in 1877 by Thomas Alva Edison (Milan, Ohio, 1847-West Orange, 1931). Colored engraving

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Edison Phonograph
An early Edison phonograph, using grooved wax cylinders, shown beside the instrument

Listening to the Voice of the late Cardinal Manning through the Phonograph (engraving)
1604566 Listening to the Voice of the late Cardinal Manning through the Phonograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A public demonstration of Edison's phonograph
5309988 A public demonstration of Edison's phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a public demonstration of Edison's phonograph)

Edison's phonograph
5309986 Edison's phonograph; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Edison's phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877, for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound by Thomas Edison)

Cylinder phonograph " Pathe" 1899
PCT4261660 Cylinder phonograph " Pathe" 1899.; (add.info.: Cylinder phonograph " Pathe" 1899.).

A group of men on Sundays during a country outing pose near a tree with a portable gramophone (suitcase gramophone)
IMB4928381 A group of men on Sundays during a country outing pose near a tree with a portable gramophone (suitcase gramophone)

A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885
3479963 A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885; (add.info.: A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange)

Recording baby for the family archives, 1883
3480065 Recording baby for the family archives, 1883; (add.info.: Recording baby for the family archives. What life would be like in the mid-twentieth century, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gramophone and ebonite discs, 1850
3480059 Gramophone and ebonite discs, 1850; (add.info.: Gramophone and ebonite discs.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

First World War: Patriotic map showing a couple of Alsatian listening to a gramophone Samber and Meuse music, 1916
LUX4744623 First World War: Patriotic map showing a couple of Alsatian listening to a gramophone Samber and Meuse music, 1916; (add.info)

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478811 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889
3478806 Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, listening to a recording of his Phonograph)

Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478804 Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Recording a pianist at a piano, using Thomas Edison Phonograph, 1889
3478797 Recording a pianist at a piano, using Thomas Edison Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Recording a pianist at a piano, using Thomas Edison Phonograph, Paris, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Phonograph (gramophone) No date, c. 1900
AIS5364331 Phonograph (gramophone) No date, c. 1900.; © Iberfoto.

cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest)
PCT4259210 cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models of the system deposited in 1876- engraving, by B

Letter G: gramophone. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''. , 1931 (engraving)
DUV4208321 Letter G: gramophone. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''. , 1931 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G: gramophone)

The first Edison phonograph
5310257 The first Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first Edison phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877)

Cartoon depicting a man in a record library, 19th century
5308638 Cartoon depicting a man in a record library, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man in a record library. Dated 19th century 01/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co., 1901. Colour engraving
NWI4954173 Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co., 1901. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co)

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478810 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Royal Society Conversazione, 1910
3479952 Royal Society Conversazione, 1910; (add.info.: Royal Society Conversazione, Burlington House, guests listening to the 'Tainter' gramophone.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Royal Society Conversazione, 1910
3479490 Royal Society Conversazione, 1910; (add.info.: Royal Society Conversazione, Burlington House, guests listening to the 'Tainter' gramophone.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph
5308583 Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph)

Queen Mary's Dolls' House: The Gramophone (b/w photo)
8674089 Queen Mary's Dolls' House: The Gramophone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gramophone. Actual Size)

Edison phonograph cartoon, 1917 (illustration)
8683026 Edison phonograph cartoon, 1917 (illustration) by Manfredini, Enzo (1889-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Edison's phonograph)

Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving)
5308678 Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Advertisement for a Edison phonograph. A phonograph is the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound)

Cover of Le Grelot, 10/07/04 - Conseil a mes enfants - Phonograph
ICA4938211 Cover of Le Grelot, 10/07/04 - Conseil a mes enfants - Phonograph; (add.info.: Cover of Le Grelot, 10/07/04 - Conseil a mes enfants - Phonograph); Photo © Caricadoc.

Sciences: Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor speaking through his phonograph perfects
NWI4947348 Sciences: Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor speaking through his phonograph perfects. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Sciences)

Postcard, N & B, ca. 1915: The homes of the soldier Franco American Union - War of 14 -18, Music, Photography, America
ICA4948038 Postcard, N & B, ca. 1915: The homes of the soldier Franco American Union - War of 14 -18, Music, Photography, America, Leisure, Piano, Soldier's Home - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard)

Experimental model of simplified phonograph invented by Lambrigot around 1879: the talking blades - engraving, by B
PCT4259197 Experimental model of simplified phonograph invented by Lambrigot around 1879: the talking blades - engraving, by B

Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph
5308853 Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph)

Advertisement for a Excelsior Phonograph, 1850
3480060 Advertisement for a Excelsior Phonograph, 1850; (add.info.: Advertisement for a Excelsior Phonograph; Novelty Giant Automatic Phonographs.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Oscilloscope and signal (frequency) generator, 1850
3479958 Oscilloscope and signal (frequency) generator, 1850; (add.info.: Oscilloscope and signal (frequency) generator set up to give a Lissajous figure for two identical frequencies exactly 90

Pick-up on long-playing record, 1850
3479957 Pick-up on long-playing record, 1850; (add.info.: Pick-up on long-playing record. The tiny point of the stylus (needle) is here seen entering one of the micro-grooves

A visitor to the International Exhibition, Paris, listening to music on the phonograph, 1889
3479954 A visitor to the International Exhibition, Paris, listening to music on the phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: A visitor to the International Exhibition, Paris)

Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478805 Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895
3478802 Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895; (add.info.: Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language, 1893
3478800 Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language, 1893; (add.info.: Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language)

Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893
3478799 Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893; (add.info.: Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph)

First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand
538050 First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand. Engraving, c 1880; (add.info.: First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877)

One of Captain Scott's dogs listening to a gramophone record (b/w photo)
8673185 One of Captain Scott's dogs listening to a gramophone record (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music in the silent south)

Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person
5308813 Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person she is visiting

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"The Phonograph: A Timeless Marvel of Sound and Innovation" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where the RCA Victor trademark and its iconic image of Nipper the dog became synonymous with music. This American lithograph poster from around 1920 captures the essence of an era when phonographs were at their peak. But let's not forget that it was Thomas Edison who paved the way for this revolutionary invention. The Phonograph Recording, a creation by Thomas Alva Edison himself, forever changed how we experience sound. It allowed us to capture voices and melodies like never before. Frances Densmore, a renowned US anthropologist, recognized the significance of this groundbreaking technology. She understood that through recording on a phonograph, cultures could preserve their oral traditions for future generations. Edison's Phonograph brought joy and entertainment into countless homes across America during the Victorian period. People marveled at being able to listen to Cardinal Manning's voice long after his passing through this incredible device. Imagine witnessing Thomas Edison himself alongside an early version of his remarkable invention - it must have been awe-inspiring. His dedication and ingenuity birthed a new era in audio reproduction that continues to shape our lives today. The Monarch 20 jukebox advertisement reminds us how far we've come since those early days. With advancements like Columbia Grafonola and The New Edison Advertisement, music lovers had even more options for enjoying their favorite tunes. The legacy of the phonograph lives on as we still appreciate its impact on our world today. From humble beginnings as an engraving depicting people listening intently to recorded sounds, it has evolved into something much greater – a symbol of human innovation and creativity in capturing moments through soundwaves.