Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Old Southern Schottische" / "Novelty Dance," 1926

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Artifact Overview

During the 1920s--the "Jazz Age"--Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra," musicians who played at the dances Ford hosted to instruct his guests in 19th century dances like the schottische. This recording of the orchestra was made after Ford's musicians performed at the 1926 New York Automobile Show.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Phonograph record

Date Made

19 January 1926

Creator Notes

Performed by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra and manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc., West Orange, New Jersey

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.0.36.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Condensite (Plastic)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 10 in

Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Old Southern Schottische" / "Novelty Dance," 1926