Wax Cylinder Record, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," 1896-1901
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Artifact Overview
In 1878, African-American composer James A. Bland -- born in the North into an educated, middle-class family -- wrote this ballad sentimentalizing the Old South for the minstrel stage. Bland's skill as a composer made this song a popular piece in the late 19th century. With the introduction of affordable phonographs and recordings, favorite songs could be now enjoyed at the drop of a phonograph needle.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cylinder (Sound recording)
Date Made
1896-1901
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Performance by the Edison Male Quartet; cylinder manufactured by the National Phonograph Company, Orange, New Jersey. Music composed by James Bland.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.0.28.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wax
Cardboard
Technique
Molding (forming)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Diameter: 2.625 in
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