Blue Amberol Cylinder Record, "Jack O'Lantern," 1918
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Artifact Overview
This fox trot was performed by Jaudas' Society Orchestra, led by Eugene Jaudas, a music director for Edison records. Jaudas' Society Orchestra popularized dance music and early jazz music. Celebrating Halloween became increasing popular in the early 1900s -- thus the title of this dance piece.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cylinder (Sound recording)
Date Made
1918
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Performed by the Jaudas' Society Orchestra for the Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.766.1176
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Plaster
Cardboard
Technique
Molding (Forming)
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Diameter: 2.375 in
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