Wax Cylinder Recording, "The Daily Paper at Pun'kin Center," 1899
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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. Stewart's "Uncle Josh" monologues poked fun at rural people -- who also bought and loved his records. The crazy goings-on in the town of Pun'kin Center are spoken of -- and laughed at -- in this record.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cylinder (Sound recording)
Date Made
1899
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Vocal performance by Cal Stewart; cylinder manufactured by National Phonograph Company of Orange, New Jersey.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.0.28.77
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wax
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Molding (forming)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Diameter: 2.75 in
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