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Referenced:
Jolson, Al  Search this
Publisher:
Edward B. Marks Music Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1923
Description:
<p>This sheet music is for the song “(Oh Boy What Joy We Had In) Barefoot Days,” by A. Wilson and James A. Brennen. It was published by Edward B. Marks Music Co. in New York, New York in 1923. The cover has an image of The Three Wainright Sisters, who featured this song in their act.</p>
<p>"(Oh Boy What Joy We Had In) Barefoot Days" was featured in the Broadway musical, <i>Bombo,</i> with book and lyrics by Harold R. Atteridge and music by Sigmund Romberg. <i>Bombo</i>, opened on October 6, 1921 at the Jolson Theatre and starred Al Jolson and Janet Adair.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Related Publication:
Norton, Richard C.. Chronology of American Musical Theater Volume II (1912-1952)
Credit Line:
Gift of Susan Ostroff
ID Number:
1988.0538.05
Accession number:
1988.0538
Catalog number:
1988.0538.05
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f135-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_683400