Cylinder record
Thomas A. Edison
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
circa 1905
Materials
Wax and card.
Measurements
Record - 103 mm (height); 60 mm (diameter), Box - 120 mm (height); 66 mm (diameter)
Place of origin
Willesden
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662654
Summary
A cylindrical black record inside a cylindrical cardboard box with a separate lid. The record has the record information impressed around the rim. A printed label stuck to the sides of the box reads 'Edison Gold Moulded Records, Echo all over the World'. Also on this label is a black and white photograph, possibly of Thomas Edison and information about patents. A circular label on the lid records the number and title of the record which is '19179 , Stop Yer Ticklin' Jock, Harry Lauder. The box is lined with soft fabric (lint). Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
Around the rim of the record: 'STOP YER TICKLIN, JOCK.H.LAUDER.19179 Thomas A Edison PAT'D 24'
Makers and roles
Thomas A. Edison , maker