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A 78-rpm recording including "What Does it Matter?," written by Irving Berlin and performed by Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra and "Hoosier Sweetheart," written by Goodwin, Ash, and Baskette and performed by Jean Goldkette and His Orchestra, issued by the Victor label, 20471-A and B, 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 side A was a waltz and side B a fox trot; song titles in English and Spanish; songwriters' names; artist; and company name and city of business. Side B is noteworthy because legendary cornetist Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke performed on the piece. In good condition, the item has label abrasions and fading, and grime and scratches to the record grooves.
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Two-dimensional, Phonograph records, Victor Talking Machine Co., Popular music--1921-1930
