Box : 2006.13.001

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

2006.13.001

Accession#:

2006.13

Credit Line:

Donated by Marilyn Holmes.

Object Name:

Box

Title:

Case for Edison Phonograph Cylinders

Date:

01/01/1905

Description:

Tube case to hold cylinder photographic records. Inside of case has cotton batting. Exterior of case has paper logo saying: "Edison Gold Moulded Records: Echo All Over the World".

Notes:

In 1887, Edison formed the Edison Phonograph Company to sell the phonograph to the public. This marked the beginning of the sound recording industry. The first records sold by the Edison and Columbia Phonograph Companies were on wax cylinders. These were brittle and broke easily. Columbia ceased production of wax cylinders in 1909 when discs became popular. The Edison National Phonograph Company continued making cylinders and discs until 1929.

People:

Holmes, Marilyn

Search Terms:

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