Columbia Talking Machine Record, "Uncle Josh's Arrival in New York City," 1898
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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. Cal Stewart's humor was not unlike that of late 20th century radio personality Garrison Keillor. Both men present social commentary in a humorous manner, utilizing characters and fictional situations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cylinder (Sound recording)
Date Made
1898
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Comic monologue performed by Cal Stewart; cylinder manufactured by the Columbia Phonograph Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.0.28.83
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: 2.75 undefined
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