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Publisher:
Remick Music Corporation  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:
1931
Description:
<p>This sheet music is for the song, “I Found a Million Dollar Baby (In a Five and Ten Cent Store),” with lyrics by Billy Rose and Mort Dixon and music by Harry Warren. It was published by Remick Music Corporation in New York, New York in 1931.</p>
<p>”I Found a Million Dollar Baby (In a Five and Ten Cent Store)” was featured in the musical revue, <i>Billy Rose’s Crazy Quilt,</i> with book by Billy Rose. <i>Billy Rose’s Crazy Quilt</i> opened on Broadway at the 44th Street Theatre on May 19, 1931, and closed in July 1932, after a run of 79 performances.</p>
<p>The cover art for this sheet music was made by American artists Benjamin “Jorj” Harris (1904-1957) and Georgette Harris (1902-1963). The couple was known for their airbrush art and Art Deco style.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Susan O. Ostroff
ID Number:
1988.0693.16
Accession number:
1988.0693
Catalog number:
1988.0693.16
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-e100-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_683527