Cylinder record
Thomas A. Edison
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
circa 1902
Materials
Wax, card and paper
Measurements
Box -114 mm (height); 66 mm (diameter), Record - 107mm (height), 54 mm (diameter)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662699
Summary
A cylindrical cardboard lidded box containing a cylindrical phonograph record. A printed label stuck to the sides of the box reads 'The New Edison Bell, Gold Moulded 1'- Records Newest and Best'. Also on this label is a blue bell motif with the trademark information. A circular label on the lid records the number and title of the record enclosed is; '8330 Zamona--an Arabian Intermezzo Peerless Orchestra Genuine Edison Record'. The box is lined with soft fabric. The black cylindrical record inside has the record information impressed around the rim. The record inside does not match the title of the record on the box. Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
Around rim of record: 13797. 'VENUS ON EARTH' (VALSE). BAND. Thomas A Edison PAT'D.
Makers and roles
Thomas A. Edison , maker