Very early tinfoil record (fragmentary) made by Edison's Phonography, c.1880

Very early tinfoil record (fragmentary) made by Edison's Phonography. Believed to be the first recording of speech in Manchester. Presented to DMS Watson by Edison, c. 1880. (From the Watson Archive)

Details

Category:
Sound Reproduction
Object Number:
1993-1384
Materials:
tinfoil
type:
tinfoil record
credit:
Sutton, B.