Phonogram Collection

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. New Kingdom. Egypt

Thomas Edison / La Nature
THOMAS ALVA EDISON Listening to the first phonogram sent to New York from England

Mr Edisons New Phonograph, Mr Edison in his Laboratory receiving the First Phonogram from England (engraving)
1041498 Mr Edisons New Phonograph, Mr Edison in his Laboratory receiving the First Phonogram from England (engraving) by English School

Lepage & C (colour litho)
2798237 Lepage & C (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lepage & C. Illustration for La Domenica Del Corriere, 5 November 1899.); © Look and Learn

Hearing the music at the Opera Comique (engraving)
606591 Hearing the music at the Opera Comique (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting an owl. Karnak
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting an owl. New Kingdom. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a vulture. Karnak
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a vulture. New Kingdom. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a goose next to the sun. Karn
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a goose next to the sun. New Kingdom. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a bee and a rush symbols of L
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a bee and a rush symbols of Lower and Upper Egypt. New Kingdom. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a hare, the sacred animal of
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a hare, the sacred animal of the goddess Unut. New Kingdom. Egypt

Cartoon, Soldier returning from leave, WW1
Cartoon, a French soldier returning from leave tells his colleague what it was like. At every point someone pointed to the Keep Quiet notice, although what he had said was entirely innocent

Phonovision, 1920s video disc, coloured photograph. This is a standard 78 rpm (revolutions per minute) gramophone disc, used by the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946)

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"Unveiling the Timeless Melodies: Exploring the Phonogram's Journey through History" Step into a captivating journey through time as we delve into the fascinating world of phonograms. From ancient Egyptian art to Thomas Edison's groundbreaking invention, these relics have shaped our understanding and appreciation of sound. In Lower Egypt, an enchanting relief depicting a bee symbolizes the significance of this creature in their culture. Fast forward to Thomas Edison's era, where his revolutionary creation - La Nature - took center stage. Witness Mr. Edison himself in his laboratory receiving the first-ever phonogram from England, immortalized in an exquisite engraving. Lepage & C captured the essence of hearing music at the Opera Comique with their vibrant color litho masterpiece. Meanwhile, across continents, London received Mr. Edison's "Perfected Phonograph, " marking a momentous occasion that bridged gaps between nations. Egyptian art resurfaces once more with reliefs showcasing owls and vultures at Karnak temple, representing wisdom and power respectively. A goose next to the sun signifies divinity while bees and rushes symbolize Lower Egypt's rich heritage. Not forgetting sacred animals like hares depicted in Egyptian art or soldiers returning from leave during World War I portrayed humorously in cartoons; each element adds depth to our exploration of phonograms' cultural impact. Join us on this immersive journey as we unlock hidden stories behind these remarkable artifacts – unveiling how they have shaped our perception of sound throughout history.