Post 1910-1920-5: The Phonograph

While the Edison Phonograph is a late 19th century piece of technology, its popularity as a luxury item continued well into the early part of the 20th century. Much of the music spoken about in previous posts would have been listened to via live performance or on a phonograph cylinder or disc. Below you'll find a video that features a collector of phonographs demonstrating their use. For more on Edison and his contribution to sound recording, click here.