Recording Collection (#3)

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478816 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478814 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1885
3478809 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1885; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1888
3478808 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1888; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency
527941 Daily log of a Pinkerton operative recording witnesses interviewed. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, American private detective

Advert for a Check-Clock
5616087 Advert for a Check-Clock; (add.info.: Advert for a Check-Clock, used by workmen to record the time they would start and finish work. Dated 19th Century)

A Check-Clock
5616086 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)

A Check-Clock
5616085 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)

A Check-Clock
5616084 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)

Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving)
5615925 Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

The first Edison phonograph
5309985 The first Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first Edison phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877)

The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone
5311839 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)

An engraving depicting a sphygmograph, 19th century (engraving)
5311400 An engraving depicting a sphygmograph, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: a device invented by Etienne-Jules Marey for recording the pulse and variations graphically in blood and pressure)

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1883
3478817 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1883; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478815 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478813 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889
3478807 Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making talking dolls, fitted with an Edison phonograph, 1890
3478801 Making talking dolls, fitted with an Edison phonograph, 1890; (add.info.: Making talking dolls, fitted with an Edison phonograph: New York)

Recording a trumpet player using Thomas Edison Phonograph, 1889
3478796 Recording a trumpet player using Thomas Edison Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Recording a trumpet player using Thomas Edison Phonograph, Paris, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Edison New Single Horn Duplex Phonograph, 1876
3478795 Edison New Single Horn Duplex Phonograph, 1876; (add.info.: Edison New Single Horn Duplex Phonograph, 1876.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Apparatus for recording piano music on phonograph records, 1890
1576468 Apparatus for recording piano music on phonograph records, 1890; (add.info.: Apparatus for recording piano music on phonograph records)

Edison's recording apparatus
5616466 Edison's recording apparatus; (add.info.: Illustration of Edison's recording apparatus. The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

His Master's Voice, 1899. Creator: Barraud, Francis (1856-1924)
His Master's Voice, 1899. Private Collection

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Morty Palitz, Jack Hotop, Joe Mooney, and Andy Fitzgerald... N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946
Portrait of Morty Palitz, Jack Hotop, Joe Mooney, and Andy Fitzgerald, Decca studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega, and Morty Palitz...N.Y. ca. Dec
Portrait of Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega, and Morty Palitz, Decca studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega, and Jack Hotop... N.Y. ca. Dec
Portrait of Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega, and Jack Hotop, Decca studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega, and Jack Hotop...N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946
Portrait of Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega, and Jack Hotop, Decca studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Jerry Gray, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jerry Gray, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Mr. Welch, National Phonograph Co. n.d.. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mr. Welch, National Phonograph Co. n.d.. Reading into dictaphone

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Herb Abramson, National studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. 1946

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Joe Mooney, Milt Gabler, and Morty Palitz, Decca studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Gene Williams, Fran Warren, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus...Beautiful Doll, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Gene Williams, Fran Warren, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, Lee Konitz, Bill Bushing, and Joe Shulman, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, and Joe...Beautiful Doll, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, and Joe Shulman, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Claude Thornhill and Emil Terry(?), Columbia Pictures...Beautiful Doll, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Claude Thornhill and Emil Terry(?), Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky...Beautiful Doll, N.Y
Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, Mario Rullo, Danny Polo, Lee Konitz, Bill Bushing, and Joe Shulman, Columbia Pictures studio

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Billy Eckstine and Nelson Riddle, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billy Eckstine and Nelson Riddle, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lilyann Carol, National studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1946

Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

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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.