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Scissors to grind: Historical Recording and Credits

Scissors to grind: Catalogue date: 1904-11-03. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations.

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Catalogue description

Victor 16163. Matrix/Take: B-1894/3.

Male vocal solo, with orchestra

Recording and performance details

  • Catalogue date: 1904-11-03
  • Original format: Sound recording
  • Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations
  • Language: English
  • Location as catalogued: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [unconfirmed]
  • Collection: National Jukebox
  • Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
  • Record label: Victor
  • Catalogue number: 16163
  • Matrix number: B-1894 (Matrix ID)
  • Take number: 3
  • Disc size: 10-inch
  • Performance type: Vocal
  • Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Ethnic characterizations; Victor
  • Named contributors: Allen, Thos. S. — Composer; Allen, Thos. S. — Lyricist; Collins, Arthur — Vocalist -- Baritone Vocal

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