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Edison talking doll, 1890

General Electric Company1890/1890

Museum of Innovation & Science

Museum of Innovation & Science
Schenectady, United States

Edison's improved wax cylinder phonograph was miniaturized and used on a doll. The cylinder would wear out quickly and give the doll a gravel-type voice.

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  • Title: Edison talking doll, 1890
  • Creator: General Electric Company
  • Date Created: 1890/1890
  • Location: Unknown
  • Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
  • Original Language: English
  • Subject Keywords: Dolls, Toys, Phonograph, Failures, Thomas Edison, Inventions
  • 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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