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Micro Graphophone picture
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:59 am
by fmblizz
Do any members have information on this interesting early Graphophone?? An actress is singing or talking into it. Don't know what publication it would be from.
Blizz
Re: Micro Graphophone picture
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:05 am
by gramophone78
The image I believe is out of a Bettini catalog. Sarah Bernhardt recording on Bettini's machine in his New York studio 1892.
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Re: Micro Graphophone picture
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:16 am
by phonogfp
Was this more likely Bettini's New York (Fifth Ave.) office in 1892?
George P.
Re: Micro Graphophone picture
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:28 am
by gramophone78
phonogfp wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:16 am
Was this more likely Bettini's New York (Fifth Ave.) office in 1892?
George P.
Sorry, i was thinking New York and typed Paris (now edited).....
. Thanks for the correction.
Re: Micro Graphophone picture
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:12 am
by AllenKoe
The address indeed was on the top floor of the 'Judge' Building (named for the famous publication) where Bettini's office studio was located. That was also known as 110 Fifth Avenue. The building still stands.
If one looks up Bettini in the Sutton book on record manufacturers, the location is described as two entirely different places (from each other)!
Allen