Columbia Talking Machine Record, "Uncle Josh Weathersby at Delmonico's," 1898-1900
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Artifact Overview
Cal Stewart, a vaudeville comedian known for his "country bumpkin" character Uncle Josh, provided humorous commentary on his rural community and the world outside his village of Pun'kin Center. In this monologue, Uncle Josh--who is unfamiliar with big city ways--goes to Delmonico's, a famous New York Restaurant. The food is so good, he believes he should be able to live there too!
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cylinder (Sound recording)
Date Made
1898-1900
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Comic monologue performed by Cal Stewart; cylinder manufactured by the Columbia Phonograph Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.0.28.103
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wax
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Molding (forming)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 4.563 in
Diameter: 2.625 in
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