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Edison researches the wax cylinder phonograph

General Electric Company1888/1888

Museum of Innovation & Science

Museum of Innovation & Science
Schenectady, United States

Thomas Edison at the close of five days and nights of continued work in perfecting the early Wax-cylinder type of Phonograph - June16, 1888. This is the longest continuous session of labor he ever performed.

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  • Title: Edison researches the wax cylinder phonograph
  • Creator: General Electric Company
  • Date Created: 1888/1888
  • Location: West Orange, New Jersey
  • Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
  • Original Language: English
  • Subject Keywords: Thomas Edison, Phonographs, Inventions, Sound, Research
  • Type: Photograph
  • Publisher: General Electric Company
  • Rights: This digital image may be used for educational uses. Please cite as miSci- Museum of Innovation & Science. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the images from miSci.
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