Mother Maybelle and the Carter Family

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Horenstein, Henry
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.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1973
print
2003
ID Number
2003.0169.079
accession number
2003.0169
catalog 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
Place Made
United States: New Hampshire, Reeds Ferry, Lone Star Ranch
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Record ID
nmah_1271249
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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Maybelle Carter (1909-1978) was an original member of the performing Carter Family and an influential presence, particularly as the originator of a style of guitar playing emulated by many.
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