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
Underside of sheet showing embossing
Closeup of underside of sheet showing embossing
Closeup of underside of sheet showing embossing
Closeup of metal sheet with embossed bumps
Closeup of metal sheet with embossed bumps