The Phonogram (1901-08)

Page scan 00013 from The Phonogram

Record Details:

Title:
The Phonogram
Date:
1901-08
Volume:
The Phonogram (II), Issue 16
Leaf #:
00013
Language:
English
Subjects:
honograph,"Phonograph History, Thomas Edison","National Phonograph Company","Sound Recording History
Collection:
Recorded Sound
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 20, 2022
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