ANTIQUE 1908 EDISON AMBEROL CYLINDER RECORD #4 – FLANAGAN & THE REILLYS AT A BASEBALL GAME – STEVE PORTER
Original antique Edison Amberol cylinder phonograph record No. 4, featuring “Flanagan and The Reillys at a Baseball Game,” performed by Steve Porter, dating to 1908.
A fascinating piece of early American recording history, this baseball-themed comedy performance captures the humor and entertainment of the early 20th century. Produced during the pioneering years of Thomas Edison’s phonograph industry, these early cylinder recordings are increasingly sought after by collectors of antique sound recordings, Edison phonographs, and historical Americana.
Record Details:
• Manufacturer: Edison / National Phonograph Company
• Recording: Flanagan and The Reillys at a Baseball Game
• Performer: Steve Porter
• Record Number: 4
• Year: 1908
• Format: Edison Amberol cylinder phonograph record
• Genre: Baseball comedy / spoken word
• Includes period Edison Gold Moulded cardboard storage container with Thomas Edison’s portrait and decorative historic graphics.
Condition:
The cylinder is in antique condition with NO CRACKS. It retains its original black recording surface with visible lettering and normal age-related wear. Playback has not been tested.
The accompanying period Edison cardboard container retains its historic printed labels and attractive Edison portrait. The container shows age-related wear, discoloration, and splitting and damage to the lid, as clearly shown in the photographs.
An excellent collectible representing more than a century of American baseball entertainment and early sound recording history.
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