Summary
Phonograph cylinder, "Edison Gold Moulded Records" brand. Recording of "Blondy And Johnny". Last patented November 18, 1902.
Physical Description
Black wax, hollow recording cylinder with fine grooves etched around the circumference and the name of the recording imprinted in white around the rim. The cylinder is housed in a cardboard tube, with cardboard lids at either end. An off-white paper label, printed in red, gold and black ink, is adhered to the outside, bearing the brand name, patent and copyright details, and a black and white, head and shoulders portrait of Edison. The name of the song is handwritten in black ink on the lid.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Spencer Williams, 29 Jan 1924
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Patentee
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Format
Phonograph Cylinder, 160 RPM Edison Standard 2 minute
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Label: "EDISON / GOLD MOULDED / RECORDS / ECHO ALL / OVER THE WORLD ..." Further text throughout. Cylinder: "DANCE HALL SCENE. BLONDY AND JOHNNY. 9599. Thomas A Edison PAT'D."
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Brand Names
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Classification
Music & musical instruments, Playback media - analogue, Cylinder recordings
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
12 cm (Length), 7.4 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Maximum dimensions
116 mm (Height), 62 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Cover
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Maximum dimensions
105 mm (Height), 55 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Cylinder
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