Photograph, The Wilburn Brothers

 
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Photograph, The Wilburn Brothers
Wilburn Bros. photo
Wilburn Bros. photo

Photograph, The Wilburn Brothers

Object number2002.108.01
Date1957
Mediumpaper
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Teddy and Doyle Wilburn. They are standing next to each other holding their guitars by the handles. The guitars have Wilburn Bros. on the neck and the first names on the base. The picture was taken by Emer Williams. There is a small crease on the top left corner of the photo.

    The Wilburn Brothers were natives of Hardy, Arkansas.

    The Wilburn Brothers were an American country duo consisting of Doyle Wilburn and Teddy Wilburn, both natives of Hardy, Arkansas. Beginning in 1937, the brothers attracted attention as child performers in an act called The Wilburn Children. In 1940, they were brought to the Grand Ole Opry, but were forced to leave six months later due to child labor laws. After growing up, they were signed to Decca Records and produced hits including “Sparkling Brown Eyes”, “Go Away With Me”, and “It’s Another World”. The Wilburn Brothers had a television show, The Wilburn Brothers Show, that aired from 1963 to 1974.
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