Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Rye Waltz" and "Grace Waltz Medley," 1925
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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 friends and business associates in the 19th century dances of Ford's youth. Recordings of Ford's Old Time Orchestra were made available for sale to the public.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Phonograph record
Date Made
21 January 1925
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc., West Orange, both selections performed by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.0.36.14
Material
Condensite (Plastic)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 10 in
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