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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.
- Calabash Bottle, 1851-1855 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride, appealed to America's common man. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.
- 1851-1855
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Calabash Bottle, 1851-1855
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride, appealed to America's common man. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.
- Flask, 1851-1855 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride, appealed to America's common man. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.
- 1851-1855
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Flask, 1851-1855
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride, appealed to America's common man. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.
- Portrait of Mary Carson, circa 1915 - Opera singer and recording artist Mary Carson was born in Texas in the late 1800s. A promising singer as a child, Carson received formal training in New York before studying abroad. She made her operatic debut in Italy in 1912. During the 1910s, Carson also recorded popular songs for Thomas Edison's Blue Amberol and Diamond Disc labels. Carson passed away in 1951.
- December 02, 1915
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Portrait of Mary Carson, circa 1915
Opera singer and recording artist Mary Carson was born in Texas in the late 1800s. A promising singer as a child, Carson received formal training in New York before studying abroad. She made her operatic debut in Italy in 1912. During the 1910s, Carson also recorded popular songs for Thomas Edison's Blue Amberol and Diamond Disc labels. Carson passed away in 1951.
- Portrait of Opera Singer Clara Louise Kellogg, circa 1880 - Clara Louise Kellogg (1842-1916), America's preeminent soprano from the 1860s through the 1880s, made her operatic debut in New York in 1861. Six years later, she made her European debut, gaining international recognition. In 1873, Kellogg formed an opera company to perform in English to familiarize American audiences with European opera. After retiring, she taught promising students and authored her autobiography.
- circa 1880
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Portrait of Opera Singer Clara Louise Kellogg, circa 1880
Clara Louise Kellogg (1842-1916), America's preeminent soprano from the 1860s through the 1880s, made her operatic debut in New York in 1861. Six years later, she made her European debut, gaining international recognition. In 1873, Kellogg formed an opera company to perform in English to familiarize American audiences with European opera. After retiring, she taught promising students and authored her autobiography.
- Herman Miller Mixed Chorus Soprano Vocalist Choir Robe, 1953-1960 -
- 1953-1960
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Herman Miller Mixed Chorus Soprano Vocalist Choir Robe, 1953-1960
- Portrait of Opera Singer Adelina Patti, circa 1878 - Adelina Patti (1843-1919), considered one of the most renowned opera singers of her time, was born in Madrid, Spain. The daughter of two Italian opera singers, Patti made her operatic debut in 1859, beginning a career that spanned nearly 60 years. She travelled extensively throughout Europe and America, where the pure quality of her voice captivated composers, royalty, and the public.
- circa 1878
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Portrait of Opera Singer Adelina Patti, circa 1878
Adelina Patti (1843-1919), considered one of the most renowned opera singers of her time, was born in Madrid, Spain. The daughter of two Italian opera singers, Patti made her operatic debut in 1859, beginning a career that spanned nearly 60 years. She travelled extensively throughout Europe and America, where the pure quality of her voice captivated composers, royalty, and the public.
- Calabash Bottle, 1851-1855 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride, appealed to America's common man. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.
- 1851-1855
- Collections - Artifact
Calabash Bottle, 1851-1855
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride, appealed to America's common man. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.