PHONOGRAPH, CYLINDER - 'GIRLS OF AMERICA MARCH'
c. 1907Hollow cylindrical wax record in a cardboard cylinder both ends capped. Case has a great deal of text detailing the patent numbers, the conditions of use and an image of Thomas A Edison. Main text is in red and gold lettering [EDISON / GOLD MOULDED / RECORDS/ ECHO ALL / OVER THE WORLD.].
Cylinder record for use in a Edison Gem Phonograph. Cylinders recorded and played music and sounds. Cylinder record plays song 'Girls of America March'. Invented by Thomas Edison of the United States of America. Mr Ron Blowes of Thornlie lent the phonograph to Armadale History House.Was found in a shed in a rusted condition with damaged caused by white ants to the phonograph base and some of the record containers. Restored by Barry Blacklow and Guenter Best.
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This object is part of a collection that represents the types of technology that were used on a daily basis by people who lived in worked in the City of Armadale. The collection represents how technology has influenced how people lived, worked and played within the City of Armadale. The collection also is representative of how technology evolves and can become obsolete which in turn can make pastimes, jobs and skills evolve or become obsolete.
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This object is part of a collection that represents the types of technology that were used on a daily basis by people who lived in worked in the City of Armadale. The collection represents how technology has influenced how people lived, worked and played
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
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