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Cylinder record player, 1934-1935

 Item — Object: 22
Identifier: Mem_inv_919

Scope and Contents

Cylinder record player used by Otto Nordenskjold in the 1902-1903 Swedish expedition to Snow Hill Island and abandoned in 1903 when he quickly had to leave his hut after being rescued by an Argentine rescue crew from Paulet Island, Antarctica. Found by Lincoln Ellsworth in the 1934-1935 Antarctic expedition.

Dates

  • Usage: 1934-1935

Extent

1 Object

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

5-102 D-6

Physical Description

Cylinder record player with a wooden base, composed of parts possibly made of brass and aluminum. Two wax cylinders are included. It has four separate pieces.

Dimensions

Wooden base and attached pieces: 15.5 (depth) x 11. 4 (width) x 7.8 (height) inches

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420