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Phonovision, 1920s video disc
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) to record the output from his television system. The principle is the same as a gramophone, with an electromagnetic needle used instead to detect and convert the indentations on the disc back into light and sound on a television screen. Baird was granted a patent on his Phonovision system in 1928, but the image quality was poor compared to cinemas. Original photograph published in Television (Dinsdale, 1928)
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1900s 1928 Audio Circle Circular Communication Communications Early History Of Science John Logie Baird Phonograph Prototype Record Round Television Vinyl Vision Dinsdale Phonogram
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring the captivating image of a Phonovision 1920s video disc from the Science Photo Library. This vintage photograph showcases the innovative 78 rpm gramophone disc created by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird, a pioneer in early television technology. Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this beautifully framed print, a perfect conversation starter and a reminder of the fascinating advancements in technology from the past.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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.
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This coloured photograph showcases a remarkable piece of technological history - the Phonovision, a video disc from the 1920s. Developed by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird, this standard 78 rpm gramophone disc served as a recording medium for his television system. Similar to a traditional gramophone, an electromagnetic needle was employed to detect and convert the indentations on the disc into light and sound on a television screen. Although Baird obtained a patent for his Phonovision system in 1928, its image quality paled in comparison to that of cinemas during that era. Nevertheless, this prototype represented an early milestone in communication technology and paved the way for future advancements in visual media. The circular shape of this historic artifact evokes nostalgia for bygone eras when vinyl records were treasured possessions. Its significance lies not only as a storage medium but also as evidence of Baird's pioneering efforts in bringing moving images into people's homes. Published originally in Television (Dinsdale, 1928), this photograph captures both the beauty and limitations of early television technology. As we gaze upon this intriguing snapshot from our past, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those humble beginnings while honoring the ingenuity and perseverance of visionaries like John Logie Baird.
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