Greetings Card : PHONOGRAPHS: GRAMOPHONE. Invented by Emile Berliner in 1887. Wood engraving, English, 1891
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PHONOGRAPHS: GRAMOPHONE. Invented by Emile Berliner in 1887. Wood engraving, English, 1891
PHONOGRAPHS: GRAMOPHONE.
Invented by Emile Berliner in 1887. Wood engraving, English, 1891
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 7535611
1887 1891 Disc Phonograph Player Recording
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. This design features a captivating wood engraving of a gramophone, a fascinating invention by Emile Berliner in 1887. The intricate detail and rich history of this antique image, sourced from The Granger Collection in New York, is sure to transport you and your recipient on a journey through time. Perfect for music lovers or anyone appreciating the charm of bygone eras, these cards add a touch of nostalgia to any occasion.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This wood engraving from 1891 showcases the revolutionary invention of Emile Berliner - the Gramophone. Invented in 1887, this player marked a significant milestone in the history of audio recording and playback. The intricate details captured by the English artist beautifully depict the essence of this groundbreaking device. The image portrays a late 19th-century phonograph with its distinct horn-shaped speaker and rotating disc. The craftsmanship evident in every line and curve highlights both its elegance and functionality. This particular print, part of The Granger Collection from New York, offers a glimpse into an era when technology was rapidly advancing. Emile Berliner's invention revolutionized how we consume music, paving the way for future innovations that would shape our modern world. While not explicitly mentioned in this caption, it is worth noting that commercial use eventually propelled phonographs to become household items across the globe. As we admire this historical artifact frozen in time through an engraver's skillful hands, let us appreciate how far we have come since then. From these humble beginnings emerged an industry that continues to evolve today – one that has brought joy to countless lives through music and sound reproduction technologies.
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