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...
About 1908 Columbia stopped using wax for its records. This is a celluloid indestructible record dating from about 1910 or so. These can also be labeled Oxford. These cylinders can be 2 and 4 minute records. 2 minutes have the 1902 date without...
About 1908 Columbia stopped using wax for its records. This is a celluloid indestructable record dating from about 1910 or so. These can also be labled Oxford. These cylinders can be 2 and 4 minute records. 2 minutes have the 1902 date without...
About 1908 Columbia stopped using wax for its records. This is a celluloid indestructable record dating from about 1910 or so. These can also be labled Oxford. These cylinders can be 2 and 4 minute records. 2 minutes have the 1902 date without...
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 1897
The Quartoscope displays up to 48 pictures. The pictures are divided into four sets of twelve cards. The unit accepted pennies and nickels. The Quartoscope was manufactured by the Mills Novelty Company.
"This trademark of “His Master's Voice” was first used circa 1900 by Emile Berliner (European His Master's Voice) & Eldrige Johnson (subsequently Victor, USA) The original picture of Nipper listening to the phonograph was made with Nipper and...
"Circa 1901
Known as the Victor Monarch, this machine was supplied in several configurations over its short life span. It was named Monarch to indicate that it was the "King of Talking Machines" up to that time. It has 10-inch turntable to...
"Circa 1911
The auto-player piano features a vacuum system that pushes a rod up into a part of the piano action to send each hammer to the strings, plus more pneumatics to drive the motor, activate the sustain pedal, and in some cases control the...
Exterior view of the Union--Two signs are hanging up on the building. One says, 'Blood Drive Here Today.' The other says, ' Do school-sponsored Christmas programs violate Amendments?
Harper's Weekly cover depicting a dying Grant consulting with four doctors: Dr. Douglas, Dr. Shrady, Dr. Sands, and Dr. Barker. Grant is in a chair wrapped in a blanket and propped up by a pillow.
