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Lyricist:
Jerome, William  Search this
Composer:
Schwartz, Jean  Search this
User:
Woodside, Lura  Search this
Performer:
Seabrooke, Thomas Q.  Search this
Publisher:
Shapiro, Bernstein and Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 14 in x 11 in; 35.56 cm x 27.94 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States
Publishing date:
1902
Description:
This sheet music is for the song “Mr. Dooley.” The song was written by William Jerome, and composed by Jean Schwartz. The sheet music was published by Shapiro, Bernstein and Company in 1902. The cover features an image of Thomas Q. Seabrooke, a performer during the time who performed in popular Vaudeville shows such as “The Chinese Honeymoon” where the song “Mr. Dooley” originated. As a known performer, his image was used to help sell the sheet music. The lower portion of the cover also features smaller portraits of composers Jerome and Schwartz.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of C. Malcolm Watkins
ID Number:
1979.1154.03
Accession number:
1979.1154
Catalog number:
1979.1154.03
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-ef0e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_662351