Lot 731: Jimmie Rodgers Signed & Dated Photograph plus Record, Framed

James "Jimmie" Rodgers (1897-1933) signed and dated black and white photograph, 1932. The photograph is inscribed: "To my good friends, Uncle Jimmie and Mrs. Wright, I wish you happiness & health always, Remember me as your friend, Jimmie Rodgers, 12-21-32." Housed together with a 78 RPM Blue Yodel record, Victor 21142-A. The frame matte is gilt embossed with a title across the top margin reading "Jimmie Rodgers, America's Blue Yodeler" and with a partial lyric along the lower margin. All are housed in a carved wood frame. 22" H x 29 1/2" W. Note: Jimmie Rodgers, known professionally as the "Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler," was in the first class of inductees honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame and is widely known as "The Father of Country Music." (Source: Country Music Hall of Fame)

CONDITION: All items in very good condition.