Thomas Alva Edison, 1888. Artist: Anon

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Thomas Alva Edison, American inventor, 1888. Edison (1847-1931) listening to a recording on his phonograph. This is an electric model powered by a bichromate cell (left), a form of electric storage battery.

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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