Edison Gold Moulded Cylinder Record, "Venetian Love Song," 1909
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Artifact Overview
Victor Herbert, popular composer and conductor, served as music critic for Thomas A. Edison, Inc from 1909-1911. Herbert's job was to select music and performers to be heard on Edison records (Herbert also personally conducted his own orchestra's Edison records.) Herbert's selections evidently did not match Thomas Edison's musical tastes. Herbert resigned and began recording for the Victor Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cylinder (Sound recording)
Date Made
October 1909
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Selection performed by the Victor Herbert Orchestra; cylinder made by National Phonograph Company, Orange, New Jersey.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
95.0.45.655
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wax
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Felt (Textile)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Diameter: 2.563 in
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