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Diaphragm and Cutting Stylus

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Volta Laboratory Associates
Credit Line
Gift of Alexander Graham Bell
Physical Description
walnut (overall material)
Measurements
overall - from catalog card: 4 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in x 425 in; 10.795 cm x 10.795 cm x 1079.5 cm
diaphragm - from catalog card: 9 1/4 in; x 23.495 cm
overall: 9 3/4 in x 5 3/4 in x 4 3/8 in; 24.765 cm x 14.605 cm x 11.1125 cm
Object Name
Phonograph Part
diaphragm and cutting stylus
experimental graphophone part
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