Cylinder record
Russell Hunting Record Co. Ltd.
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wax and cardboard.
Measurements
Box - 124 mm (height); 65 mm (diameter)
Place of origin
London
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662653
Summary
A cylindrical record in a cylindrical cardboard box with a separate cardboard lid. The box and lid are black with pale blue panels on the side of box bearing the words 'Sterling Record'. On the lid is a circular label which reads 'Sterling 883,Casey as a Magistrate, Comic Irish Dialogue by Russell Hunting, Record'. The interior of the box is lined with soft fabric. The record itself is broken into many pieces. Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
Lid: 'RUSSELL HUNTING RECORD CO LD/ LONDON' Around the side of the box: 'STERLING RECORD MANUFACTURED IN LONDON BY RUSSELL HUNTING RECORD CO., LTD'
Makers and roles
Russell Hunting Record Co. Ltd., maker