Massa's in de cold ground

Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864

University of Pittsburgh (depositor)

31735061835710

words and music by Stephen C. Foster.
For voice and piano, with duet refrain.
Caption title.
Reprint. Originally published: [New York] : Firth, Pond & Co., 1852.
The copyright statement on t.p. is erroneous.
Oliver Ditson obtained these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro.
Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5.
Advertisement: Choice musical publications on p. [6]
Ornamental border on t.p.
"Stereotyped by C.F. Peters & Son, Boston"--T.p.
Price mark 3 1/2 in five-pointed star.
First line of text: Round de meadows am a ringing.
First line of chorus: Down in de cornfield.
Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 393.5.
Stephen C. Foster's songs and ballads.

eng

1 score ([3], 4-5, [1] p.) ; 35 cm.

Oliver Ditson & Co.
C.H. Ditson & Co.

Boston (277 Washington Street, Boston)
New York

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