The earliest process for mechanically recording the sound of the human voice dates back to 1860. However, practical viability came with Edison’s phonograph in the 1880s.
The ability to capture voices through recording technology opened previously unimaginable doors for cultural preservation, giving us a sonic glimpse into the lives of the Victorian era.
In 1888, the technology advanced to where recorded events from Victorian times could be documented, such as a soirée featuring the renowned after-dinner speaker Edmund Yates.
Recording devices like Edison’s phonograph not only transformed the way voices were captured but also fundamentally affected how we understand and remember historical periods.
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