Victor Talking Machine Record, "Seaside Polka" and "Heel and Toe Polka," by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra, 1925

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Artifact Overview

During the 1920s--the "Jazz Age"--Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of country fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra," musicians who played at the dances Ford hosted to instruct his guests in dance steps popular during Ford's youth. Ford's Old Time Orchestra recorded for several record companies, including Victor, Columbia, and Edison.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Phonograph record

Date Made

02 December 1925

Creator Notes

Performed by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra and manufactured by Victor Talking Machine Company, Camden, New Jersey.

Location

at Legacy Locations in Photography

Object ID

91.0.150.9

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Condensite (Plastic)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 9.75 in

Inscriptions

Side A: Victor Seaside Polka Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra 19909-A...". Side B: Victor Heel and Toe Polka Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra 19909-B...".
Victor Talking Machine Record, "Seaside Polka" and "Heel and Toe Polka," by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra, 1925