phonogfp Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 "On This Day in Phonographic History..." July 2, 1889: Thomas A. Edison filed for a U.S. patent (eventually granted as No.423,039) for “Phonograph for Dolls or Other Toys.” March 11, 1890: Thomas A. Edison was granted a U.S. patent (No.423,039) for “Phonograph for Dolls or Other Toys.” Fewer than 500 Edison Talking Dolls were sold in 1890. #antiquephonographsociety #phonograph #gramophone #antique (Courtesy of Robin & Joan Rolfs) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbwhite Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I would love to find a reproduction doll mechanism - let me know if you have one that you want to part with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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