Massa's in de cold ground

Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864

University of Pittsburgh (depositor)

31735061835744

words and music by Stephen C. Foster.
For voice and piano, with duet refrain.
Caption title.
Page [3] is numbered 15.
Reprint. Originally published: [New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1852]
Oliver Ditson was at address printed in advertisement from 1891 until 1901. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro.
Verses 2-3 printed without accompaniment on p. 5.
Advertisement: Songs of sterling merit for high voices, Oliver Ditson Co., 453-463 Washington St., Boston, Mass. on p. [6].
Ornamental border on t.p.
"Stereotyped by C.F. Peters & Son, Boston"--Title page.
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.: 393.55.
Stephen C. Foster's songs and ballads.

eng

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

Oliver Ditson Co.

Boston

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University of Pittsburgh

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