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Some of the Mapleson Cylinders had already been in the library’s collection, but another batch was recently provided by Alfred Mapleson, the Met librarian’s great-grandson.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Cylinders carry sound in a spiral groove cut by a phonograph recording needle that vibrates up and down, creating a surface made of tiny hills and valleys.

From New York Times • May 4, 2015

Four Cylinders May Soon Be Enough Once available in an 8-cylinder model, the Malibu is going the way of the Hyundai Sonata Turbo and the Buick.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2010

The Point, Wedge, Cylinders, Big Corona, River Jetties-all the standout spots pick up a good south swell just right.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hydraulic Cylinders, Wheels, and Pinions, Machinery Castings; all kinds; strong and durable; and easily worked.

From Scientific American, Vol. XLIII.?No. 1. [New Series.], July 3, 1880 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various