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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling; Macushla: Museum Object and Cultural History

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling; Macushla: recording date: 1946. recording date: 1941. release date: 1947.

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The object in the museum catalogue

Kate Smith. side 1: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling; side 2: Macushla (Columbia 37138), from the album, Songs of Erin (Columbia C-116) 78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1946. Side 2 was recorded in 1941. This album was released in 1947.

Materials, dates and provenance

  • recording date: 1946
  • recording date: 1941
  • release date: 1947
  • recording artist: Smith, Kate
  • manufacturer: Columbia
  • Object Name: sound recording
  • Physical Description: paper (overall material)
  • Physical Description: ink (overall material)
  • Physical Description: shellac (overall material)
  • Measurements: overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
  • place made: United States
  • general subject association: Music
  • ID Number: 1981.0656.488
  • maker number: 37138
  • maker number: C116
  • accession number: 1981.0656
  • Credit Line: Gift of Eula W. Wake in Memory of Harry Wake
  • Data Source: National Museum of American History

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