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Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Thomas A. Edison |
| Subject | Thomas Edison's phonograph or speaking machine, U.S. Patent 200,521 |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Edison Phonograph Patent PrintThomas A. Edison · c. 1878
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
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Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 1 – Oct 8
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Patent Drawing |
| Inventor | Thomas A. Edison |
| Subject | Thomas Edison's phonograph or speaking machine, U.S. Patent 200,521 |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
Granted February 19, 1878, Thomas A. Edison’s U.S. Patent 200,521 documents his “Improvement in Phonograph or Speaking Machines”—a landmark mechanism for recording and reproducing sound. The patent followed Edison’s 1877 experiments with sound vibrations impressed into a rotating surface.
Across the sheet, the cylinder, stylus, diaphragm, and operating parts are resolved as precise black linework. This restored edition keeps the scale and documentary arrangement of the patent intact, pairing the drawing with a cool aged-paper surface and a simple weathered border.
Printed to order on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper with fade-resistant archival pigment inks. Its compact proportions suit music rooms, studios, offices, and layered gallery walls.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece—the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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“Initially, I wasn't sure what size I needed. The seller was extremely helpful and offered to send mock-up images of the image in the frame so I could physically visualize the piece! Overall, it is a beautiful accent piece for our entryway table! Frame/image came packed well with not a scratch on it! Would recommend this seller 100%.”
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