Thomas Edison (1847-1931) at his desk, talking on telephone, showing a wax cylinder dictating machine and cylinders, 1914

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An Edison wax cylinder dictating machine is seen to the left with several cylinder records beneath it. On floor to right of Edison's chair is a spittoon and a metal wire waste-basket.

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