Accordian Player, Louisiana

Description
The first accordion was built in Germany in 1822. It took close to one hundred years before it was introduced into country music.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
photograph
negative
1977
print
2003
maker
Horenstein, Henry
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 in x 10 in; 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm
Place Made
United States: Louisiana
ID Number
2003.0169.027
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.027
subject
Photography
Art
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Cultures & Communities
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Culture and the Arts: Photographic History
Data Source
National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry

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