Phonautograph (c 1857) apparatus for studying sound vibrations graphically, invented by (Edouard) Leon Scott de Martinville. Tuning fork vibrated by bow or iron rod, and vibration traced on cylinder coated with lampblack. Engraving, 1872 Bowery Boys • May 8, 2017 Also Read The Garment District: Where New York Fashion Is Made May 1, 2026 The Phrenology Craze: New York’s Head-Scratching 19th Century Obsession April 24, 2026 The Treasures of Carnegie Hall April 17, 2026 Bowery Boys History Live! at City Winery April 17, 2026