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- Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Charmant Oiseau (from La Perle de Brasil)" and a Message for Thomas Edison, 1915 - This rare recording was the brainchild of Thomas Edison's Chief Engineer Miller R. Hutchison. A group of Edison's friends and business associates gathered at Edison's West Orange, New Jersey, laboratory as this pre-recorded speech was played during a telephone call made to Edison over the newly completed transcontinental telephone line. Edison was visiting the 1915 Pan-American Exhibition in San Francisco on the opposite coast. This recording was never sold commercially.
- October 21, 1915
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Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Charmant Oiseau (from La Perle de Brasil)" and a Message for Thomas Edison, 1915
This rare recording was the brainchild of Thomas Edison's Chief Engineer Miller R. Hutchison. A group of Edison's friends and business associates gathered at Edison's West Orange, New Jersey, laboratory as this pre-recorded speech was played during a telephone call made to Edison over the newly completed transcontinental telephone line. Edison was visiting the 1915 Pan-American Exhibition in San Francisco on the opposite coast. This recording was never sold commercially.
- Actress Appearing in the Musical, "H.M.S. Pinafore," circa 1880 - Professional photographers began producing cabinet cards in 1867. Consumers quickly preferred them over earlier cartes-de-visite, which were mounted on smaller cardboard stock. Through the early 1900s, Americans commonly exchanged and collected cabinet photographs of family, friends and celebrities. This example features an actress from "H.M.S. Pinafore"--a landmark comic opera that marked the beginning of popular American musical theatre.
- circa 1880
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Actress Appearing in the Musical, "H.M.S. Pinafore," circa 1880
Professional photographers began producing cabinet cards in 1867. Consumers quickly preferred them over earlier cartes-de-visite, which were mounted on smaller cardboard stock. Through the early 1900s, Americans commonly exchanged and collected cabinet photographs of family, friends and celebrities. This example features an actress from "H.M.S. Pinafore"--a landmark comic opera that marked the beginning of popular American musical theatre.
- Program, "The Beggar's Opera" at Orchestra Hall, Detroit, Michigan, March 14-16, 1928 -
- 14 March 1928-16 March 1928
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Program, "The Beggar's Opera" at Orchestra Hall, Detroit, Michigan, March 14-16, 1928
- Trade Card for Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, New York Condensed Milk Co., 1889-1899 - Feeding infants tainted cow's milk was a common cause of infant mortality. In 1856, Gail Borden introduced Eagle Brand Condensed Milk to combat this. This product became so popular for soldiers during the Civil War that, by the end of the war, it had gained a reputation for being safe, wholesome, and nourishing -- a trusted food for infants and children.
- 1889-1899
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Trade Card for Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, New York Condensed Milk Co., 1889-1899
Feeding infants tainted cow's milk was a common cause of infant mortality. In 1856, Gail Borden introduced Eagle Brand Condensed Milk to combat this. This product became so popular for soldiers during the Civil War that, by the end of the war, it had gained a reputation for being safe, wholesome, and nourishing -- a trusted food for infants and children.
- Female Opera Singer. circa 1875 - Photographer Fritz Luckhardt (1843-1894) was a meticulous craftsman in his vocation. The German-born photographer moved to Vienna, Austria, in 1865 and opened a studio two years later. He specialized in portrait photography, especially for celebrities and artists, establishing himself as the premier society photographer in the city.
- circa 1875
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Female Opera Singer. circa 1875
Photographer Fritz Luckhardt (1843-1894) was a meticulous craftsman in his vocation. The German-born photographer moved to Vienna, Austria, in 1865 and opened a studio two years later. He specialized in portrait photography, especially for celebrities and artists, establishing himself as the premier society photographer in the city.
- "New York City Center of Music and Drama," November 1948 - This program details the New York City Center of Music and Drama's 1948 fall season for the New York City Opera Company and the New York City Ballet Company. In addition to the list of performances, the program includes an article mentioning some of the major members of the New York City Ballet Company -- including Maria Tallchief -- and ads for various products.
- October 01, 1948
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"New York City Center of Music and Drama," November 1948
This program details the New York City Center of Music and Drama's 1948 fall season for the New York City Opera Company and the New York City Ballet Company. In addition to the list of performances, the program includes an article mentioning some of the major members of the New York City Ballet Company -- including Maria Tallchief -- and ads for various products.
- Anne Firestone, Elizabeth Parke Firestone, and Harvey Firestone, Jr. Dining at the Vienna Opera House, October 14, 1955 -
- October 14, 1955
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Anne Firestone, Elizabeth Parke Firestone, and Harvey Firestone, Jr. Dining at the Vienna Opera House, October 14, 1955
- Isabel Loved Isabel, 1834 - Sheet music publishers in the early to mid-1800s hired artists to create eye-catching illustrations to attract customers at a time when playing musical instruments was a popular pastime. The work of lithographer John Henry Bufford (1810-1870) featured portraits of entertainers and titular characters or elaborate vignettes. Bufford was a friend-- and competitor -- of well-known printmakers Nathaniel Currier and George Endicott.
- 1834
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Isabel Loved Isabel, 1834
Sheet music publishers in the early to mid-1800s hired artists to create eye-catching illustrations to attract customers at a time when playing musical instruments was a popular pastime. The work of lithographer John Henry Bufford (1810-1870) featured portraits of entertainers and titular characters or elaborate vignettes. Bufford was a friend-- and competitor -- of well-known printmakers Nathaniel Currier and George Endicott.
- Victor Talking Machine Co. Sign, circa 1910 -
- circa 1910
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Victor Talking Machine Co. Sign, circa 1910
- Program, "Grand Opera Season 1915-1916," Metropolitan Opera House, New York City -
- 1915-1916
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Program, "Grand Opera Season 1915-1916," Metropolitan Opera House, New York City