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

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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