Cylinder
Thomas A. Edison
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
1888 - 1902
Materials
Wax and cardboard.
Measurements
Box - 118 mm (height); 68 mm (diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662701
Summary
A cylindrical record broken into many pieces and contained in a cylindrical lidded cardboard box. A printed paper label stuck to the sides of the box reads 'Edison Records, Echo All Over The World'. Also on this label is a black and white photograph, possibly of Thomas Edison, and patent dates. A typed label also stuck onto the sides of the box reads 'For The Small Edison Gem'. The interior of the box is lined with cardboard. Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
Lid of the box: 'EDISON BELL AND EDISONIA LONDON RECORD' Lid of the box: 'Nursery Rhymes'
Makers and roles
Thomas A. Edison , maker