Nelly was a lady: a beautiful Ethiopian melody

Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864

University of Pittsburgh (depositor)

31735061833962

written & composed by S.C. Foster.
For voice and piano, with chorus refrain.
Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro.
Verses 2-5 printed without accompaniment on p. 5.
"Wakelam."
"Lawson, Engvr."--Colophon.
"25 cts. nett."
First line of text: Down on de Mississippi floating.
First line of chorus: Nelly was a lady.
Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 453.37.

eng

1 score ([2], 3-5, [1] p.) ; 34 cm.

Firth, Pond & Co.

New York (547 Broadway, New York)

notated music

Popular music--United States--To 1901
African Americans--Songs and music
Love songs--United States
Death songs

United States

University of Pittsburgh

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