Object Details
depicted (sitter)
Ford, Tennessee Ernie
publisher
American Music, Inc.
Description
This sheet music is for the song “Sixteen Tons,” by Merle Travis. It was published by American Music, Inc. in Hollywood, California in 1947. This song was featured and recorded by American singer and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford. The recording of this song became a smash hit for Ford and was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry in 2015.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Mildred Hunter
publishing date
1947
ID Number
1986.0021.35
accession number
1986.0021
catalog number
1986.0021.35
Object Name
sheet music
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 29.21 cm x 21.59 cm
place made
United States: California, Los Angeles, Hollywood
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1331172