Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Varsovienne" and "Heel and Toe Polka," 1926
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During the 1920s -- the "Jazz Age" -- Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford's "Old Time Orchestra" played at dances Ford hosted, while a dance instructor called the steps. After the orchestra performed at the New York Automobile Show in 1926, Edison recorded them at his New Jersey laboratory and included several selections in his record catalog for sale to the public.
During the 1920s -- the "Jazz Age" -- Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford's "Old Time Orchestra" played at dances Ford hosted, while a dance instructor called the steps. After the orchestra performed at the New York Automobile Show in 1926, Edison recorded them at his New Jersey laboratory and included several selections in his record catalog for sale to the public.
Artifact
Phonograph record
Date Made
1926-1929
Creators
Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, West Orange
Creator Notes
Performed by Henry Ford's Old Time Dance Orchestra and manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc., West Orange, New Jersey
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1682.977
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Condensite (Plastic)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 10 in
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