Edison Gold Moulded Record 2308 "Going Back to Arkansas" Cylinder with Original Case, c. 1904, Thoma

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Original Edison Gold Moulded Record cylinder, catalog number 2308, titled "Going Back to Arkansas," accompanied by its original cardboard case. Manufactured under patents of Thomas A. Edison and produced by National Phonograph Co., this phonograph cylinder record dates circa 1904, as indicated by the copyright and labeling. The cardboard protective case retains clear graphics and a portrait of Thomas Edison, with some visible wear on the lid and body, consistent with age. The cylinder itself is in place and bears identifying inscriptions, including the title and Edison’s name. This artifact captures the essence of early recorded sound technology and Edison's pivotal contribution to the history of audio recording. Gold Moulded cylinders like this one were central to home entertainment and music dissemination before disc records, making them significant both historically and technologically. Collectors of antique audio equipment or Edison memorabilia will recognize the value in such a complete example, linking to the origins of recorded music and the Edison Laboratory at Orange, N.J.

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