Phonographs

Phonographs, invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, have been made by many firms. The Edison Phonograph Works produced musical cylinders for the phonograph, which eventually set it up to become a popular musical instrument. This category also includes other items associated with the phonograph. Jukeboxes, Records, and Phonograph Needle Cases are listed in their own categories. For more information, explore our identification guides for the talking machine, music makers, and Victor/RCA.