Concert Program, "Tune in on Henry Ford's Old Fashioned Dance Orchestra," Broadcast from the Ford Exhibition, New York City, 1926
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In January 1926 and 1927, Henry Ford arranged for his Old Time Orchestra to play old-fashioned dance music over a network of radio stations during public showings of the new Ford automobiles. The music was broadcast from Ford Motor Company's New York City branch. Hundreds of Ford dealers set up loudspeakers in their showrooms and invited townspeople to dance to the music. Many did.
In January 1926 and 1927, Henry Ford arranged for his Old Time Orchestra to play old-fashioned dance music over a network of radio stations during public showings of the new Ford automobiles. The music was broadcast from Ford Motor Company's New York City branch. Hundreds of Ford dealers set up loudspeakers in their showrooms and invited townspeople to dance to the music. Many did.
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
January 1926
Subject Date
January 1926
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.150.9452
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Offset printing
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.25 in
Width: 4.5 in
Depth: 1 in
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