Little Jimmy Dickens

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Horenstein, Henry
Description
Known for his strong voice and small physical stature, Jimmy Dickens (b.1920) gained national fame in 1949 and 1950 with a string of novelty and "heart" songs, including "Take an Old Cold Tater (and Wait)" and "I'm Little but I'm Loud."
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1974
print
2003
ID Number
2003.0169.071
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.071
Object Name
photograph
Measurements
overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm
Place Made
United States: Massachusetts, Webster, Indian Ranch
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Record ID
nmah_1271239
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
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Known for his strong voice and small physical stature, Jimmy Dickens (b.1920) gained national fame in 1949 and 1950 with a string of novelty and heart songs.
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