Harmonica Frank Floyd

National Museum of American History

Object Details

depicted (sitter)
Floyd, Frank
Horenstein, Henry
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.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1973
print
2003
ID Number
2003.0169.006
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.006
Object Name
photograph
gelatin silver print
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm
Place Made
United States: Massachusetts, Cambridge
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Photography
Art
National Museum of American History
Subject
Musicians
Men
Record ID
nmah_1203616
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-7a7a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

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