Program for a Concert Series at the Dearborn Inn, circa 1935, "The Theremin Played by Vera Richardson"
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Vera Richardson was a respected Detroit musician known for her accomplishments playing the theremin. The theremin is played by moving one's hands near the instrument's antennas; there is no physical contact. Richardson ran a music studio out of her home and from 1936-52 she played the theremin on "The Green Hornet" radio series. During the 1930s Richardson gave performances at the Dearborn Inn.
Vera Richardson was a respected Detroit musician known for her accomplishments playing the theremin. The theremin is played by moving one's hands near the instrument's antennas; there is no physical contact. Richardson ran a music studio out of her home and from 1936-52 she played the theremin on "The Green Hornet" radio series. During the 1930s Richardson gave performances at the Dearborn Inn.
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
circa 1935
Subject Date
circa 1935
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.13.2.149
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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