Program for a Concert Series at the Dearborn Inn, circa 1935, "The Theremin Played by Vera Richardson"

THF115027 / Program for a Concert Series at the Dearborn Inn, circa 1935, "The Theremin Played by Vera Richardson"

THF115028 / Program for a Concert Series at the Dearborn Inn, circa 1935, "The Theremin Played by Vera Richardson" / back

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Artifact Overview

Vera Richardson was a respected Detroit musician known for her accomplishments playing the theremin. The theremin is played by moving one's hands near the instrument's antennas; there is no physical contact. Richardson ran a music studio out of her home and from 1936-52 she played the theremin on "The Green Hornet" radio series. During the 1930s Richardson gave performances at the Dearborn Inn.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

circa 1935

Subject Date

circa 1935

Collection Title

Research Center Program Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.13.2.149

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 in
Width: 5.5 in

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Dearborn Programs (Documents) Advertising Concerts Musicians Performing artists Theremins Simpson, Vera Richardson, 1927-1977 Dearborn Inn (Dearborn, Mich.)

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