Harmonica Frank Floyd

Description:

Photographed backstage, "Harmonica" Frank Floyd (1908-1984) was an entertainer for the better part of the 20th century. After running away from home at age twelve, he began playing harmonica in carnivals and medicine shows. His repertoire included jokes, tricks, songs, and stories.

Negative: 1973Print: 2003

Depicted (Sitter): Floyd, FrankMaker: Horenstein, Henry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Cambridge

Subject: MusiciansMen

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See more items in: Work and Industry: Photographic History, Music & Musical Instruments, Popular Entertainment, Photography, Art

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Credit Line: Horenstein, Henry

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2003.0169.006Accession Number: 2003.0169Catalog Number: 2003.0169.006

Object Name: photographgelatin silver print

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-7a7a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1203616

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