In 1908 Edison increased the playing time of the cylinders. From 1888-1902 the speed of the records varied so the record could fit the song, anywhere from 90-144rpm. After 1902 the speed was standardized at 160rpm. In 1908 Edison cylinders...
In 1908 Edison increased the playing time of the cylinders. From 1888-1902 the speed of the records varied so the record could fit the song, anywhere from 90-144rpm. After 1902 the speed was standardized at 160rpm. In 1908 Edison cylinders...
"Circa early 1900's
This Regina music box has a phonograph mechanism installed so it can play both music box discs and phonograph disc records. The door slide open to reveal a horn when playing records.
"Circa 1908
The Regina Hexaphone was manufactured in Rahway, NJ by the Regina Company beginning in 1908. The Hexaphone became the most successful of the cylinder coin-operated phonographs. While the Edison and Columbia predecessors only permitted a...
"Circa 1910
This Regina has a curved or serpentine case. It duplex combs with 112 steel tongues to increase the volume. Fewer discs of this size were made.
This machine was distributed by the American Graphophone Company in America, but it was built by the French Company, Pathe. Pathe was noted for its recordings of opera, including Caruso's first opera.
"Circa 1908
The Regina Hexaphone was manufactured in Rahway, NJ by the Regina Company in 1908. The Hexaphone became the most successful of the cylinder coin-operated phonographs. While the Edison and Columbia predecessors only permitted a single...
Pictured are the members of the Class of 1883: R. C. Caruthers, R. B. Haughton, B. H. Lee, B. A. Pope, L. N. Henry, Fisher Ames, H. H. Harrington, W. A. Evans, E. C. Lucas, James Pierson, Buz Walker, R. M. Beattie, and J. H. Logan.
