Recording Collection (#2)

Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888
3480074 Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888; (add.info.: Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Recording baby for the family archives, 1883
3480065 Recording baby for the family archives, 1883; (add.info.: Recording baby for the family archives. What life would be like in the mid-twentieth century, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gramophone and ebonite discs, 1850
3480059 Gramophone and ebonite discs, 1850; (add.info.: Gramophone and ebonite discs.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Boudet's microphone, 1882
3479289 Boudet's microphone, 1882; (add.info.: Boudet's microphone: this consisted of a glass tube 3ins long and 0.4 ins in diameter)

An inmate having his picture taken, 1850
3478171 An inmate having his picture taken, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inmate of Newgate Prison for police records. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Telegraphone, 1900
3480099 Telegraphone, 1900; (add.info.: Telegraphone: magnetic recording tele phone invented by Valdemar Poulsen (1869-1942)

Chichester Bell and Summer Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480070 Chichester Bell and Summer Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Chichester Bell and Summer Tainter's Graphophone.); Universal History Archive/UIG

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478811 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889
3478806 Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, listening to a recording of his Phonograph)

Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478804 Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Recording a pianist at a piano, using Thomas Edison Phonograph, 1889
3478797 Recording a pianist at a piano, using Thomas Edison Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Recording a pianist at a piano, using Thomas Edison Phonograph, Paris, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330402 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330376 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615930 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG

The first Edison phonograph
5310257 The first Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first Edison phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877)

Engraving depicting a quintet playing in New York, playing into four microphones
5308792 Engraving depicting a quintet playing in New York, playing into four microphones, giving a concert which is being transmitted by telephone to an audience in Newton

Telegraphone, 1900
3480098 Telegraphone, 1900; (add.info.: Telegraphone: magnetic recording tele phone invented by Valdemar Poulsen (1869-1942)

Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888
3480075 Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888; (add.info.: Listening to Charles Sumner Tainter's Graphophone, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480069 Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Making a recording on Bell & Tainter's Graphophone)

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478810 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hughes microphone, 1879
3479288 Hughes microphone, 1879; (add.info.: Various views of Hughes microphone, dated November 1879.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph
5308583 Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph)

Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone
5309395 Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone)

The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone
5311837 The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax)

Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving)
5308678 Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Advertisement for a Edison phonograph. A phonograph is the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound)

A Check-Clock
5616088 A Check-Clock; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a check-clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph
5308853 Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph)

Mid-twentieth century academic listening to recordings in the sound library, 1883
3480063 Mid-twentieth century academic listening to recordings in the sound library, 1883; (add.info.: Mid-twentieth century academic listening to recordings in the sound library)

In a record library, 1890
3480062 In a record library, 1890; (add.info.: In a record library, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Telegraphone, 1900
3480097 Telegraphone, 1900; (add.info.: Telegraphone: magnetic recording tele phone invented by Valdemar Poulsen (1869-1942)

Graphophone, 1850
3480073 Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Graphophone: invented by Chichester Bell and Sumner Tainter. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax (bb)

Foot prints, 1850
3478447 Foot prints, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of foot prints of different individuals, this system was used in identifying criminals. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478805 Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895
3478802 Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895; (add.info.: Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language, 1893
3478800 Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language, 1893; (add.info.: Student using an Edison phonograph to learn a language)

Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893
3478799 Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph, 1893; (add.info.: Chicago school children, recording their lessons on an Edison phonograph)

Edison's first phonograph, 1878
3478798 Edison's first phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Fig. 1: Edison's first phonograph in which the tinfoil cylinder vas turned by hand; Fig. 2: Stoh's clockwork driven phonograph; Figs)

First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand
538050 First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand. Engraving, c 1880; (add.info.: First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877)

Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person
5308813 Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person she is visiting

Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice
5311589 Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice. Right: listening to the recording. 1893; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG

A new Edison phonograph
5309989 A new Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a new Edison phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877, for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound by Thomas Edison)

Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph
5309481 Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph. Fig. 1: Clockwork driven force)

Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480072 Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Bell & Tainter's Graphophone. A recording was made by speaking into a mouthpiece while turning the wax cylinder by a treadle; as in a)

Hughes microphone, 1879
3479401 Hughes microphone, 1879; (add.info.: Various views of Hughes microphone. Dated November 1879.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Listening to the morning paper on a record player, 1883
3480066 Listening to the morning paper on a record player, 1883; (add.info.: Listening to the morning paper on a record player)

Advertisement for a gramophone, 1897
3480061 Advertisement for a gramophone, 1897; (add.info.: Advertisement for a gramophone, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478812 Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: A woman making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph, 1888
3478803 Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph, 1888; (add.info.: Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Chrystal Palace, London, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Capturing Timeless Moments: The Art of Recording" In the vast realm of recording, a multitude of captivating stories unfold. From the iconic MGM Lion roaring before our favorite films to the enigmatic echoes of the MAP microwave background that reveal secrets about our universe, recordings have become windows into history and culture. One such moment frozen in time is a poignant photograph capturing Sam Cooke, an American soul singer whose voice stirred hearts during his tragically short life from 1933 to 1964. This snapshot from 1964 encapsulates his passion and talent forever etched in our memories. The RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog stands as a symbol of fidelity and innovation. A lithograph poster dating back to circa 1920 showcases this iconic image that has accompanied countless moments when music became an inseparable part of our lives. George Studdy's whimsical creation, "His Broadcast Masters Voice, " brings a smile with its depiction of a charming dog listening intently to recorded sounds on an old-fashioned tape recorder. It reminds us how technology has evolved over time while preserving cherished memories. Recording not only captures melodies but also historical events. The discovery in 1859 of Sir John Franklin's expedition record from 1847-1848 searching for the Northwest Passage serves as a testament to human exploration and endurance against nature's harshness. Venturing into uncharted territories, even beyond physical realms, we find ourselves in seance rooms at institutions like the National Laboratory of Psychical Research where paranormal phenomena are documented through audio recordings. These eerie whispers offer glimpses into mysteries yet unsolved. Phonograph recordings transport us back in time when vinyl ruled supreme; they embody nostalgia and evoke emotions long forgotten. Glenda Jackson gracing Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special or Cliff Richard guest-starring on their show in October 1972 remind us how these performances were immortalized through recording technology.