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Thomas Edison / La Nature
THOMAS ALVA EDISON Listening to the first phonogram sent to New York from England
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1847 1931 Alva Edison Experiment Listening Phonogram Slumped
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This photograph, taken in 1891, captures the historic moment when Thomas Alva Edison, the brilliant American inventor, listened intently to the first phonogram sent from England to New York. The image, published in the French scientific journal La Nature in 1931, depicts Edison with a serious expression as he leans forward, his ear close to the horn of the phonograph, which rests on a cluttered table. The year was 1891, and the world was on the brink of a new era in communication and entertainment. Born in 1847, Edison was a pioneer in the field of sound recording, having invented the phonograph in 1877. However, this photograph marks a significant milestone in his career, as it represents the first time that sound recordings could be transmitted across vast distances. The phonogram, sent from England, was a testament to the global reach of Edison's invention and the potential it held for connecting people across continents. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the warm glow of a lamp casting an orange hue over Edison's face. The air is thick with anticipation, as the inventor prepares to listen to the recording, which was sent via telegraph and then played back on the phonograph. The equipment surrounding him - the horn, the diaphragm, the cylinder - speaks to the complexity and ingenuity of the technology that made this moment possible. This photograph is a testament to the power of human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. It is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, when the world became a little smaller and the potential for global communication was unlocked. Edison's focused expression and the intricate machinery that surrounds him serve as a reminder of the incredible advancements that can be achieved when we dare to dream and to innovate.
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