beeswax disc recording in wood box
Date: circa 1938
Inventory Number: RS1098f
Classification: Phonograph Records
Subject:
Maker: Frederick Vinton Hunt ? (1905 - 1972)
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
record: 3.5 x 35.5 cm (1 3/8 x 14 in.)
box: 7 x 40 x 40 cm (2 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
Accessories: stored in square box; part of set including lathe (RS1098), parts (RS0198a,b,c,g) and three wax records (RS1098d-f)
Description:
A phonograph recording on a thick wax disc. The disc is light brown, made of bees wax, and is inscribed with grooves. It has a circular center opening.
The disc is housed in a shallow, square, two-part wooden case consisting of base and lid. The case has reinforcing corner pieces and the box has several wads of cotton padding the wax disc.
The disc is housed in a shallow, square, two-part wooden case consisting of base and lid. The case has reinforcing corner pieces and the box has several wads of cotton padding the wax disc.
Signedunsigned
FunctionWax cylinder for recording and preserving sound.
Historical AttributesCame together with lathe and was likely recorded with it.
Curatorial RemarksDate based on that of lathe parts (RS1098a-c)
ProvenanceFrederick Vinton Hunt, April 30, 1970. (See tag on RS1098b).
