Franky and Johnny; John Henry

Franky and Johnny; John Henry

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Description
Josh White. side 1: Frankie and Johnny; side 2: John Henry (Decca 23653), from the album, Ballads and Blues (Decca A-447).
78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1944. This album was released in 1946.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
sound recording
recording date
1944
release date
1946
recording artist
White, Josh
manufacturer
Decca
place made
United States: New York, New York
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
ID Number
1988.0824.28
accession number
1988.0824
maker number
23653
catalog number
1988.0824.28
maker number
A-447
Credit Line
Gift of Lillian S. Kaplan
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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