Edison's Phonograph - Exhibition
Open from October 2 until December 10.
Marking the 130th anniversary of the invention of the talking machine.
 Tin Foil Phonograph c1880 |
Public talks and demonstrations Edison’s Phonograph A special explanatory talk about the invention of the Edison Phonograph, with demonstrations was presented on Nov. 23 and Nov. 25 at 10.30 am PART OF THE FREMANTLE FESTIVAL |
Part of the exhibition
A visitor to the
exhibition brought in their Edison Fireside Phonograph (Model A 1909).
The machine has been in the family since the 1940s and had been
obtained from the original purchaser. It had original paint on the
horn; a translucent maroon finish. The rest of the machine was
quite original.
This visitor to the
exhibition has an American Columbia Graphonola portable. The
inside is in very good condition. The outside had a lot of wear, but it
was thought that the outside could
be repaired, keeping all the original covering material in place.
This Edison Black Gem (c1905 - 1908) was brought into the exhibition. It is quite complete and in original condition. It only needed cleaning and a little polishing to make it a good working machine. The lid, however, had been attacked by a rat.
Some of the visitors who brought in gramophones or phonographs on our information day (December 8, 2007). Shown is an HMV Model 104, a motor from a cabinet gramophone, and a Model B Edison Standard, as well as the gramophone experts.
Another visitor with a Peter Pan miniature gramophone in excellent condition.
This Edison Black Gem (c1905 - 1908) was brought into the exhibition. It is quite complete and in original condition. It only needed cleaning and a little polishing to make it a good working machine. The lid, however, had been attacked by a rat.
Some of the visitors who brought in gramophones or phonographs on our information day (December 8, 2007). Shown is an HMV Model 104, a motor from a cabinet gramophone, and a Model B Edison Standard, as well as the gramophone experts.
Another visitor with a Peter Pan miniature gramophone in excellent condition.
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Some Pathé phonographs on display. Pathé phonographs were made in France.
Pathé also produced a range of cylinder records.
Some Pathé phonographs on display. Pathé phonographs were made in France.
Pathé also produced a range of cylinder records.