"Plucky Lindy's Lucky Day," 1929

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Artifact Overview

Following his successful solo transatlantic flight in May 1927, Charles Lindbergh gained international fame. The reluctant celebrity was praised in bestselling songs like "Lucky Lindy" and "Plucky Lindy's Lucky Day." The latter was written by Charles Abbott and Dale Wimbrow, and it was recorded by multiple popular singers.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sheet music

Date Made

1929

Subject Date

1929

Creator Notes

Composed by Dale Wimbrow. Lyrics by Charles G. Abbott.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky

Object ID

2000.118.10

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11.875 in
Width: 9.188 in