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
L'Universelle

Date:

1890s

Material:

Steel

Dimensions:

6½ in. (16.5 cm)

Company:

Cuendet

Location:

Switzerland

A 6½ in. cylinder manufactured by Jules Cuendet, a Swiss music box maker located in the St. Croix area of Switzerland. The Cuendet family were watchmakers, like the Mermods, and were also located in the St. Croix area.

Cylinders for music boxes like those made by Mermod Frères were expensive. The l'Universelle cylinder carried only one tune, making it affordable to a wider market.

Metal cylinder with pins for L'Universelle music box
Label for L'Universelle cylinder: French, English, US and German patent numbers