Mother Maybelle and the Carter Family

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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Object Details

maker

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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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-4e95-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1271249