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Catalog Number |
B1995.04.90ab |
Object Name |
Record, Phonograph |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Vinyl record in cardboard sleeve featuring performances by Duke Ellington and Mahalia Jackson. The record was made as a promotional gift for Carnation Evaporated Milk, by Columbia Records. Vinyl record is (a) and cardboard sleeve is (b). Duke Ellington performs, "Such Sweet Thunder" and "Sonnet to Hank Cinq". Mahalia Jackson performs "Oh Lord is it I?" and "Walk over God's Heaven." The front of record sleeve includes photographs of Ellington and Jackson. The text on the back reads, "For your listening enjoyment / from your friends at Carnation." The back cover includes information about the artists and their song selections. |
Material |
Vinyl/Cardboard |
Dimensions |
W-7.125 L-7.125 inches |
Search Terms |
Advertising Carnation Milk Company Jazz Music Musicians Promotional materials Record covers Singers |
Subjects |
Advertising Carnation Milk Company Jazz Music Musicians Promotional materials Record covers Singers |
Related People |
Kendrix, Moss Hyles Ellington, Duke Jackson, Mahalia |