Mother Maybelle and the Carter Family

Description:

Maybelle Carter (1909-1978) was an original member of the performing Carter Family. After the breakup of that group in 1943, she formed a new act, known as Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters, with daughters Helen (1927-1998) shown here on accordian, June and Anita. Maybelle was an influential presence, particularly as the originator of a style of guitar playing emulated by Leadbelly, Woodie Guthrie, and many other musicians.

Negative: 1973Print: 2003

Maker: Horenstein, Henry

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New Hampshire, Reeds Ferry, Lone Star Ranch

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Credit Line: Horenstein, Henry

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2003.0169.079Accession Number: 2003.0169Catalog Number: 2003.0169.079

Object Name: photograph

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/ng49ca746ab-4e95-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1271249

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