Wax Cylinder Record, "Uncle Josh Has a Game of Ball With the Boys Down Home on the Farm," 1903
THF153813 / Wax Cylinder Record, "Uncle Josh Has a Game of Ball With the Boys Down Home on the Farm," 1903
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Artifact Overview
Cal Stewart, a vaudeville comedian known for his "country bumpkin" character Uncle Josh, provided humorous commentary on his rural community and the world outside his village of Pun'kin Center. Here, Uncle Josh talks about his experiences playing baseball. By the late 19th century, baseball was a popular sport, appealing to every social class.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cylinder (Sound recording)
Date Made
1903
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Vocal performance by Cal Stewart; cylinder manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.0.28.43
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wax
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Molding (forming)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 4.563 in
Diameter: 2.625 in
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