AdvertisementAdvertisementThat wax cylinder and others like it — rescued from rural estate sales and dusty attics — have survived earthquakes, heat waves, mold and indifference. AdvertisementThe home he shares with his wife Janene and two sons is a Dr. Seussian wonderland of early sound machines. Advertisement***Khanchalian’s interest in early recordings and devices started in childhood. Another part of the collection gathers more than 650 home wax recordings made in private residences as audio letters, to document birthdays or simply to pass the time. AdvertisementUnlike the online realm, there aren’t any backups of the brown wax cylinders dotting flea markets, antique malls and old storage sheds across America.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 12, 2020 12:56 UTC