Name/Title
BlockDescription
Rectangular block of cherry wood; one side is stenciled with two lines of music in 2/4 time; musical notation is in geometric shapes of square, triangle, diamond and circle; stencil work done in black.
Prototype for 1988 Shelby County Heritage Ornament; depicts the shape note singing tradition that has survived in since 1830'sContext
Indiana’s first known organized singing class started t Morristown in 1835. They used shape note arrangements, replacing standard notation and using only 4 musical notes. It was believed that this would simplify music for all. It mostly disappeared but the people of Morristown since 1872 and the 4th Sunday in May is Old Folks Singing Day.Collection
Ann McDanielAcquisition
Accession
1988.041Source or Donor
McDaniel, AnnAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1988Place
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Early Date: 1988
Made: Ann McDanielCreate Date
March 13, 2002Update Date
August 27, 2026