Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Old Southern Schottische" / "Novelty Dance," 1926
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During the 1920s--the "Jazz Age"--Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra," musicians who played at the dances Ford hosted to instruct his guests in 19th century dances like the schottische. This recording of the orchestra was made after Ford's musicians performed at the 1926 New York Automobile Show.
During the 1920s--the "Jazz Age"--Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra," musicians who played at the dances Ford hosted to instruct his guests in 19th century dances like the schottische. This recording of the orchestra was made after Ford's musicians performed at the 1926 New York Automobile Show.
Artifact
Phonograph record
Date Made
19 January 1926
Creators
Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, West Orange
Creator Notes
Performed by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra and manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc., West Orange, New Jersey
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.0.36.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Condensite (Plastic)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 10 in
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