I’ve been posting information here, from time to time, on Bobby Edwards: a singer-songwriter who became somewhat of a local legend in Greenwich Village in the ‘teens and ‘twenties. He also made his own cigar-box ukes, which he sold at souvenir shops in the Village. I had resigned myself to the idea that none had survived.
But now, thanks to Nancy Hertel Melvin, the great-niece of Bobby Edwards, I can bring you a photo of one of those elusive ukes. Thanks, Nancy! And, as usual, you can click to enlarge.
(Posted by Doug Skinner)
3 responses so far ↓
1 Mamie // Jan 2, 2013 at 12:29 am
OMG!!!!!! I want it so bad !!!!
2 Lisa // Jan 2, 2013 at 10:38 pm
I second Mamie on that. It’s beautiful!
3 Doug // Jan 4, 2013 at 10:15 am
I’m happy to know one has survived. I’ve only seen drawings and black and white photos before; it’s nice to see its full funky color. And it has a pink elephant!
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