Man Holding Victor Record Early 1900s Real Photo Postcard
The image prominently features an elderly gentleman holding a Victor Record, a hallmark product of the Victor Talking Machine Company. Established in 1901, Victor rapidly became a leading manufacturer of phonographs and shellac gramophone records, which played a pivotal role in popularizing recorded music across America during the early 20th century. These durable 78 RPM discs typically measured 10 or 12 inches, revolutionizing domestic entertainment.
This period witnessed the widespread adoption of disc records, superseding earlier cylinder formats due to their improved sound quality and ease of mass production. Recorded sound dramatically transformed cultural consumption, making music and spoken word performances accessible in homes and establishing the foundations of the modern music industry. The depiction reflects an era where new audio technologies were quickly integrating into daily life, bridging generational gaps through media.
This period witnessed the widespread adoption of disc records, superseding earlier cylinder formats due to their improved sound quality and ease of mass production. Recorded sound dramatically transformed cultural consumption, making music and spoken word performances accessible in homes and establishing the foundations of the modern music industry. The depiction reflects an era where new audio technologies were quickly integrating into daily life, bridging generational gaps through media.
