Accordian Player, Louisiana

Accordian Player, Louisiana

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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
gelatin silver print
negative
1977
print
2003
maker
Horenstein, Henry
Place Made
United States: Louisiana
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 in x 10 in; 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm
ID Number
2003.0169.027
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.027
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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