Good-morning, kittens and dawgs! Thomas Edison was the first to invent a phonograph that not only recorded sound, but reproduce it (1877) unlike earlier inventors. It was a simple design and not very eye-catching, but it was the start of bigger things to come. Welcome to All Things Vintage!
Music has moved us through the years. In the 20s people played their favorite spins on a Victrola.
The Victrola history time line is interesting, as is the recording history. If you want a sample of how Victrola music, click here. My in-laws had a cabinet style phonograph that belonged to DH’s paternal grandparents. Unfortunately, my FIL sold it last year. It was a beautiful, too. What I wouldn’t give to own that old piece!
These ads are from the early 1920s, aren’t they neat?
Have you ever heard a Victrola in person? Do you know of anyone who has one? Would you like one for your home?
Applauds and special thanks to the incredible A2Z Team for hosting all the April fun!
Arlee Bird @ Tossing it Out
Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh
Heather M. Gardner
Jeremy @ Hollywood Nuts
AJ Lauer
Pam @ An Unconventional Librarian
Damyanti Biswas @ Daily Write
Zalka Csenge Virág @ The Multicolored Diary
Joy Campbell @ The Character Depot
John Holton @The Sound of One Hand Typing
Now, I invite you to hop with me in checking out some of the amazing A2Zers playing along this year and I hope you’ll come back tomorrow for more All Things Vintage!