Fine Art Print : Edison Phonograph
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Edison Phonograph
An early Edison phonograph, using grooved wax cylinders, shown beside the instrument
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Media ID 582277
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Cylinders Edison Gramophones Instrument Phonograph Shown Grooved
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of an early Edison Phonograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage masterpiece, showcasing the iconic phonograph alongside its grooved wax cylinder, is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of Thomas Edison. Each print is meticulously crafted with the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning and timeless addition to your home or office decor. Transport yourself to a bygone era and relive the magic of early sound recordings. Order now and let history come alive in your space.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image transports us back to the early 20th century, showcasing an intriguing artifact from the dawn of sound recording technology: an early Edison Phonograph with grooved wax cylinders. The Edison Phonograph, a precursor to the gramophone, revolutionized the way people listened to music and preserved sound. Thomas Alva Edison, the brilliant inventor, is credited with developing this groundbreaking device in 1877. The phonograph, as it was originally called, used a stylus to trace sound vibrations onto tinfoil or, later, wax cylinders. This image reveals an example of the latter, which was introduced in the late 1880s and remained in use until the rise of flat disc records in the late 1910s. The Edison Phonograph was a marvel of engineering, allowing users to both record and reproduce sound. The cylinder, placed on the turntable, was coated with a thin layer of wax. As the cylinder rotated, the diaphragm, connected to the stylus, would vibrate, transferring the sound onto the cylinder. To listen, the process was reversed, and the stylus would read the grooves, causing the diaphragm to vibrate and produce sound. This historical photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and curiosity of the past. The Edison Phonograph marked the beginning of a new era in sound recording and played a significant role in shaping the way we experience music today. Its simple yet innovative design continues to captivate us, making it an essential piece of history worth celebrating.
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