THE ROSE OF HEAVEN / SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"THE ROSE OF HEAVEN / SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD"

Entry/Object ID

2003.156.1.3

Description

"THE ROSE OF HEAVEN / SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD" Color: Black; White A 78-rpm recording including "The Rose of Heaven" and "Silver Threads Among the Gold," the latter written by H. P. Danks and both performed by Walter Holomoku's Honoluluans, issued by the Victor label, 21274-A and B (46910 and 46911), 1928. The label has a scroll-patterned border with the letters "VE" at the top and bottom; the logo of the company, showing Nipper the dog listening through a victrola's horn; the label name; the identification number; indication that the performance was by a "Hawaiian Novelty Orchestra"; song titles; songwriter's name on side B only; artist; and company name and city of business. A number "4" is written in white on the grooves next to the label on side A. In good condition, the item has grime on the side B label, and light scratches throughout.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Two-dimensional, Phonograph records, Victor Talking Machine Co., Popular music--1921-1930

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Phonograph Records