Cylinder phonograph mechanism from Edison Kinetophone (or Phonokinetoscope). Serial no K1268. Painted inscription in gold 'FOR USE ONLY IN CONNECTION / WITH THE EDISON KINETOSCOPE'. Cylinder phonograph mechanism for Edison Kinetophone 1894
Edison Kinetophone (or Phonokinetoscope); Kinetoscope with cylinder phonograph, an early attempt at creating a sound-film system; early motion picture exhibition device, designed for films to be viewed individually through an aperture on the top of the cabinet. Edison Kinetophone (or Phonokinetoscope); Kinetoscope with cylinder phonograph 1894