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Science and scientists: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American scientist and inventor at work, years 1870
NWI4947808 Science and scientists: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American scientist and inventor at work, years 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Science and scientists)

cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest)
PCT4259210 cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models of the system deposited in 1876- engraving, by B

Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co. 1901. Colour engraving
NWI4954173 Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co. 1901. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co)

Sciences: Thomas Edison in front of the dynamo that generated the first commercial electric light in New York, USA
NWI4949690 Sciences: Thomas Edison in front of the dynamo that generated the first commercial electric light in New York, USA.; (add.info.: Sciences)

Sciences: Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor speaking through his phonograph perfects
NWI4947348 Sciences: Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor speaking through his phonograph perfects. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Sciences)

Portrait of Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor with his camera with moving images (kinetograph), 1893
NWI4948199 Portrait of Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor with his camera with moving images (kinetograph), 1893; (add.info)

Thomas Edison (1847-1931), nicknamed "The Magician of Menlo Park" in his New Jersey laboratory
NWI4947882 Thomas Edison (1847-1931), nicknamed "The Magician of Menlo Park" in his New Jersey laboratory. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

man recording his voice with Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models - engraving, by B
PCT4259205 man recording his voice with Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models - engraving, by B

Schema of the perfected electric lamp invented by Thomas Edison (1847-1931)
NWI4954644 Schema of the perfected electric lamp invented by Thomas Edison (1847-1931). Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

American scientific and industrial inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931) posing with his cylinder phonograph
ELD4856892 American scientific and industrial inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931) posing with his cylinder phonograph, April 1878 (photo) by Handy

The perfected phonograph of Edison (1889) - in Physique Populaire "by Emile Desbeaux, 1891
LSE4099128 The perfected phonograph of Edison (1889) - in Physique Populaire " by Emile Desbeaux, 1891. by Blanadet, J

Edison, at 15, in the middle of the car where he used to install his printing shop
LSE4402954 Edison, at 15, in the middle of the car where he used to install his printing shop. He wrote and printed his newspaper, the Weekly Herald, and sold it to travellers

Thomas Edison (1847-1931), American physicist, in New York
XEE4134542 Thomas Edison (1847-1931), American physicist, in New York, hearing the first " phonogram" sent from England

The Edison phonometer - device by means of which a mechanical work is obtained by speech
LSE4099129 The Edison phonometer - device by means of which a mechanical work is obtained by speech in " Nature" 1878

A room by Mr. Edison at the Paris exhibition in 1881 - in "
LSE4105018 A room by Mr. Edison at the Paris exhibition in 1881 - in " The new conquests of science" by Louis Figuier, 19th century by French School

Portrait of Thomas Alva Edison - American inventor - From series "
XEE4162557 Portrait of Thomas Alva Edison - American inventor - From series " Leaders of Men" - Chromolithography - English School, 20th century - by English School

Portrait of Thomas Edison (1847-1931), American physicist. Engraving around 1900
JLJ4566285 Portrait of Thomas Edison (1847-1931), American physicist. Engraving around 1900. Private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

Apparatus for recording a piano piece by the phonograph
XEE4192278 Apparatus for recording a piano piece by the phonograph, an invention by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931). Engraving in " La Nature

Thomas Edisons new phonograph at the 1889 World Exhibition
LSE4099119 Thomas Edisons new phonograph at the 1889 World Exhibition by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Auditions of phonographs created by Thomas Edison installed in the Galerie des Machines
XEE4134552 Auditions of phonographs created by Thomas Edison installed in the Galerie des Machines at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889. (From a photograph)

Thomas Edison and his phonograph - in "Le Monde Illustre"
LSE4104525 Thomas Edison and his phonograph - in " Le Monde Illustre" of 17/08/1884 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photo of Thomas-Alwa Edison in front of his phonograph
LSE4104518 Photo of Thomas-Alwa Edison in front of his phonograph. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Edison experiments around 1879 with carbon paper for the incandescent lamp
GIA4778543 Thomas Edison experiments around 1879 with carbon paper for the incandescent lamp. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Thomas Edison (1847-1931), the renowned American scientific and industrial inventor, revolutionized the world with his groundbreaking inventions. In this captivating photo from April 1878, we see Edison posing proudly next to his cylinder phonograph, a device that would forever change the way we listen to music. Fast forward to 1889, and we witness the perfected version of Edison's phonograph in Physique Populaire by Emile Desbeaux. This ingenious invention allowed people to enjoy their favorite tunes at home like never before. Even as a young teenager, Edison exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit beyond his years. At just fifteen years old, he transformed a train car into his very own printing shop - a testament to his unwavering determination and innovative mindset. One of Thomas Edison's earliest phonographs is showcased here; it serves as a reminder of how far technology has come since its inception. As an American physicist based in New York City, Edison continued pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to science throughout his illustrious career. The photograph captures Mr. Edison alongside the remarkable invention known as the "Edison phonometer. " This device harnessed speech energy for mechanical work - yet another example of how he merged science with practicality seamlessly. In 1881, visitors were captivated by Mr. Edison's room at the Paris exhibition where he displayed some of his most impressive creations. The image transports us back in time when innovation was on full display for all to marvel at. This engraving from around 1900 immortalizes Thomas Alva Edison as one of America's greatest inventors; it showcases him in all his brilliance and genius that shaped our modern world. Advertising for "The Edison concert phonograph" highlights its popularity among music enthusiasts who craved high-quality sound reproduction within their homes - truly ahead of its time. Witnessing an apparatus record a piano piece through the power of sound alone is nothing short of extraordinary.