Thomas Edison Collection

Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor of the carbon telephone transmitter (1877), phonograph (1878), and incandescent lamp with carbon filament (1879)

An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of
5311347 An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of 1881

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615928 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving)
5615926 Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter
5310266 Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter. Particles of ore are placed in hopper at the top)

A public demonstration of Edison's phonograph
5309988 A public demonstration of Edison's phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a public demonstration of Edison's phonograph)

Edison's phonograph
5309986 Edison's phonograph; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Edison's phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877, for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound by Thomas Edison)

A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885
3479963 A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885; (add.info.: A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange)

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478811 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889
3478806 Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, listening to a recording of his Phonograph)

Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478804 Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Edison's first electric lamp
NWI4759564 Edison's first electric lamp.; (add.info.: Edison's first electric lamp.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover
5311721 Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover fitted with Edison electric lamps)

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615930 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The first Edison phonograph
5310257 The first Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first Edison phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877)

Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906
NWI4947870 Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906.; (add.info.: Edison)

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478810 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph
5308583 Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women listening to a phonograph)

Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving)
5308678 Advertisement for a Edison phonograph, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Advertisement for a Edison phonograph. A phonograph is the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound)

Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph
5308853 Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a proposed use of the Edison phonograph)

Gower-bell telephone, 1892
3479285 Gower-bell telephone, 1892; (add.info.: Detailed view of the Gower-bell telephone, dated 1892. Created by Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bell telephone, 1878
3479239 Bell telephone, 1878; (add.info.: Using a Bell telephone, here with a separate transmitter and receiver. Thomas Edison, dated 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478805 Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895
3478802 Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany 1895, 1895; (add.info.: Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Germany, 1895.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Idea for air travel in America attributed to Thomas Edison, 1880 (engraving)
5616607 Idea for air travel in America attributed to Thomas Edison, 1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Idea for an air station, attributed to Thomas Edison, 1880 (engraving)
5616606 Idea for an air station, attributed to Thomas Edison, 1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person
5308813 Engraving depicting a visitor being interrogated by a phonograph in the hall table before being received by the person she is visiting

A 'new' Edison phonograph
5309989 A 'new' Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 'new' Edison phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877)

Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph
5309481 Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph. Fig. 1: Clockwork driven force)

Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478812 Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: A woman making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph, 1888
3478803 Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph, 1888; (add.info.: Public demonstration of Thomas Edison's Phonograph; Chrystal Palace, London)

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.

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)

Edison's incandescent light globe in a pendant fitting
5310149 Edison's incandescent light globe in a pendant fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edison's incandescent light globe in a pendant fitting)

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

Edison's commutator
5311727 Edison's commutator; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edison's commutator. Thomas Edison (1847-1931) an American inventor and businessman

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.

Edison's electro-motograph, 1879 (engraving)
3480021 Edison's electro-motograph, 1879 (engraving); (add.info.: Edison's electro-motograph. Mr Thomas A. Edison; the inventor of the electro-motograph; states that he has a machine in)

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)

Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos. Edison & wife, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos
Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos. Edison & wife, 1914. Shows Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels (1862 -1948) and his wife (Addie Worth Bagley Daniels) and Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Erie County Savings Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. ca 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Erie County Savings Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. ca 1900

La Preparation Militaire; Edison (a gauche) portant un fanion aux couleurs nationales: a... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Preparation Militaire; Edison (a gauche) portant un fanion aux couleurs nationales: a droite, M. W. L. Saunders, l'un des vice-presidents du Naval Consulting Board, 1916

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Thomas Edison, the renowned US inventor from New Jersey, left an indelible mark on history with his groundbreaking inventions. His legacy can be witnessed at various locations such as the Edison Memorial Tower in Menlo Park and the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange. One of his most notable creations was the phonograph, which revolutionized the recording and reproduction of sound. In a captivating 1878 photograph, Thomas A. Edison is seen holding this invention that would change the world forever. With his laboratory being a hub for innovation, Mr. Edison received accolades for his achievements including receiving the first Phonograph from England. This American scientific and industrial genius posed proudly with his cylinder phonograph in April 1878, showcasing its potential to captivate audiences worldwide. The black-and-white photographs and engravings capture moments that immortalize Mr. Edison's contributions to science and technology while also revealing glimpses into his personality through caricatures.