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Advert, The Edison Phonograph, wax cylinder player
Advert for The Edison Phonograph, wax cylinder player, National Phonograph Company. Date: 1901
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Avenue Cylinder Doodle Edison Phonograph Player Record Recorded Recording Yankee 1901
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This vintage print captures a piece of American history - an advertisement for The Edison Phonograph, a revolutionary wax cylinder player from the National Phonograph Company. Dating back to July 1901, this advert showcases Thomas Edison's groundbreaking invention that changed the way people experienced music in the early 1900s.
The image features the iconic Yankee Doodle tune being played on the phonograph, highlighting its ability to record and playback music with incredible clarity. The bustling streets of New York Avenue serve as the backdrop for this snapshot of innovation and progress in turn-of-the-century America.
As we gaze upon this piece of nostalgia, we are transported back in time to an era when music was not just heard, but felt through the crackling sound of a wax cylinder spinning on a phonograph. The simplicity yet sophistication of this technology is evident in every detail captured by photographer Terry Parker.
In today's digital age where music is streamed instantly at our fingertips, it is fascinating to look back at how far we have come since the days of the humble phonograph. This print serves as a reminder of our musical roots and pays homage to one of history's most influential inventions - The Edison Phonograph.
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