Tangible Media: Removable Storage of Image, Sound, Motion and Data
Tangible Media: Removable Storage of Image, Sound, Motion and Data
Tangible Media: Removable Storage of Image, Sound, Motion and Data
Pins
Clariophon

Title:

Marsche des Klein Postillon #80

Date:

c. 1886

Material:

Zinc

Dimensions:

Width: 6⅝ in. (17 cm)

Company:

Wilhelm Spaethe

Location:

Gera, Germany

This interchangeable zinc strip was wrapped around a wooden cylinder in the 24-note Clariophon organette. The manufacturer, Wilhelm Spaethe, started in 1858 as a piano maker. The company still exists as a furniture restorer.

Metal sheet to be wrapped around cylinder in Clariophon organette with notes embossed as bumps in the sheet