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Mr Edisons "Perfected Phonograph, "just received in London from New York (engraving)
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Mr Edisons "Perfected Phonograph, "just received in London from New York (engraving)
1041402 Mr Edisons " Perfected Phonograph, " just received in London from New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Edisons " Perfected Phonograph, " just received in London from New York. Illustration for The Graphic, 7 July 1888.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
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Contents Index Inventions Lower New York Messages Motive Mouth New York City New York Piece Position Power Received Receiving Recorded Recording Records Regulator Removing Repeating Thomas Edison Vue De New York Electric Battery Phonogram
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This engraving showcases Mr Edison's "Perfected Phonograph" as it arrives in London from New York City. The 19th-century artwork, part of a private collection, depicts the momentous occasion when this groundbreaking invention made its way across the Atlantic. Published in The Graphic on July 7,1888, this illustration offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of technological advancements during that era. The image reveals intricate details of the phonograph and its components: parings, contents regulator, messages receiving tube, receptacle box, electric battery, motive wax phonograms. It also highlights the recording process with an old-fashioned mouthpiece and records being carried and repeated by a wax phonogram. The power source is depicted through an electric motor box while removing or inserting wax recordings can be seen using a spectacle frame. Thomas Edison's ingenuity shines through his perfected creation as it takes center stage in London. This iconic invention allowed for sound to be recorded and played back—a feat previously unimaginable. Its arrival marks not only a significant milestone but also opens up endless possibilities for future inventions. As we gaze upon this historical print from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, we are reminded of how far technology has come since then. Mr Edison's "Perfected Phonograph" serves as a testament to human innovation and our relentless pursuit of progress.
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