Phonohound Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) Shown below are several items from my collection I thought I'd share. First is a mammoth size photo, c1898, of a gentleman seated with a trademark Berliner. It came from England and wonder if this photo originally came from Gramophone and Typewriter Co. offices. Can any identify him? Second photo is a mammoth photo, c1922, with Thomas Edison and Charles Steinmetz examining an insulator damaged by artificial lightning, in Schenectady, NY. Although this photo is not Edison or phonograph related, it's still a very important image. This is the most famous photo of Alexander Graham Bell. It was exhibited in a NYC gallery and depicts Alexander Graham Bell making the first long distance call from NY to Chicago. The information from the original linen backing credits George P Hall and Sons and it may be the only original first generation print known. Last is the original copy from an ad from the 1927 Edison Christmas Tips trade publication written in Edison's own hand and framed with a copy of the ad. Edited July 26, 2020 by Phonohound Corrected spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinetoGuy Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 wow....awesome photos.....always love to see these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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