Cylinders, phonograph; National Phonograph Co, USA; c1905-1913; CT77.166a-i
Cylinders, phonograph
About this object
Phonograph cylinders; nine phonograph cylinder containers, eight of which still contain phonograph cylinders. Eight of the containers were produced by Edison Records, the ninth being produced by Clarion Records. Each cylinder container is printed in colour with information about the recording and the record producers. Some include a head and shoulders portrait of Thomas Edison himself, or intricate art nouveau styled designs, and slogans such as "Floods the world with melody".
Phonograph cylinders were invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, and were the first medium for recording and playing back sound.
Manufacturer
MakerThe Premier Mfg Co Ltd, London
Maker RoleManufacturer
Maker Maker RoleProducer
Date Madec1905-1913
Medium and Materials
processed material, paper, cardboard;
processed material, synthetic, plastic, celluloid
Styles and Periods, European, Art Nouveau
Techniqueprinted
Techniquemachine-made
Measurementsh 110-130mm x di 65mm
Subject and Association Keywords Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type Object numberCT77.166a-i
RightsThis object is from
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