Mechanical Musical Memories

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ON THIS DAY – JULY 16, 1900
One of the most iconic images in music history was born.

"His Master's Voice" — the beloved logo featuring a curious dog named Nipper listening intently to a gramophone — was officially registered with the U.S. Patent Office. That image became the face of the Victor Talking Machine Company, which would later evolve into RCA Victor.

For generations, Nipper symbolized trust in recorded sound — a time when the family phonograph was the centerpiece of the living room. If that little dog approved, you knew it was the real thing.

Originally painted by English artist Francis Barraud, the image was inspired by his brother’s dog, who would sit beside the phonograph listening to recordings of his late master’s voice — hence the name.

From vinyl to radio waves, from 78s to streaming, music has evolved... but that little dog still reminds us where it all began.

🎶 Here's to Nipper, and to the timeless magic of recorded music.

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Taking a stroll by the Victrola store 1915

Suited up for a mid day stroll, 1915.

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