Fiddler Mellie Dunham, circa 1925
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Artifact Overview
Mellie Dunham, Maine's champion fiddler, came to Henry Ford's attention in the fall of 1925. Ford invited the 72-year-old snowshoe maker from Norway, Maine, to play at one of his Dearborn dancing parties. Dunham's performance at the December 11th dance--well attended by the press--was highly publicized. The following day, Dunham delighted his listeners by playing Ford's Stradivari violin.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1925
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.1496
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.25 in
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