Stephen Foster Collection

Collection provides a valuable record of Stephen Foster's composition process, nineteenth century life in the United States, the music business, Pittsburgh history, and Foster's legacy.


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Old dog Tray
Old dog Tray
sung by Christy's Minstrels ; written & composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano., Plate used for p. 3 is new., "Sung by Christy's Minstrels"--Caption., Ornamental border on t.p., "Wakelam.", "Quidor Engvr."--Colophon., "25 cts. nett.", First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 501.21., Foster's American melodies ; no. 21.
Old dog Tray. Text Text
Old dog Tray. Text Text
Without music., Type ornament border., "Published and sold, wholesale by Horace Partridge, importer and jobber of German, French and English fancy goods, toys, fire works, clocks, watches, jewelry, plated ware, accordeons, violins, baskets, stationery, &c., &c. 125 127 & 131 Hanover Street, Boston.", First line of text: The morn of life is past, and evening comes at last., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Publisher's no.: 163.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
words and music by Stephen C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano., Caption title., "Century edition"--T.p., Advertisement: Barbara / M. Greenwald on p. [4], Color title page illustration: two candelabras., First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: VOS145.11., Favorite home songs.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
words and music by Stephen C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano., Caption title., "Century edition"--T.p., Publication date based on copyright date of music in advertisement., Advertisement: Flowers and ferns / R.A. Keiser, c1905 on p. [4], Color title page illustration: two candelabras., First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: VOS145.1., Favorite home songs.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
Stephen C. Foster., Originally for voice and piano; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 11-27 printed on t.p., Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5., "Pearson & Melville, N.Y."--Title page., "25 cts. nett."--Title page., First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 501.38., Foster's melodies arranged for the guitar ; no. 21.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
composed by Stephen C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Page 1 is unnumbered, pages 3-7 are numbered 1-5, page 8 is unnumbered., D'Almaine & Co. was at this address from 1858 until 1866. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "D'Almaine's standard edition.", "Price 2/-.", First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS145.15.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Davidson was at this address from 1847 until 1866. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Ornamental border on t.p., "Price 3d.", First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS145.152., Musical treasury ; no. 906.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
written and composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-7 are numbered 2-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., B. Williams was at these addresses from 1847 until 1859. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "Price 2/=.", First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
arranged by Alfred Archer., Arr. for voice and piano., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., Leoni Lee was at this address from 1836 until 1863. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "Pr. 2/=.", First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS145.467.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
words and music by Stephen C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano., Caption title., Advertisement: Musical gems for piano on p. [4], Title page illustration: living room scene., First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: VOS145.111., Favorite home songs. no. 1279, Series four.
Old dog Tray; arr
Old dog Tray; arr
words and music by Stephen C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano., Caption title., "Century edition"--T.p., Advertisement: Century edition easy teaching pieces on p. [4], Color title page illustration: two candelabras., First line of text: The morn of life is past., First line of chorus: Old dog Tray's ever faithful., Favorite home songs.
Old dog tray no. 2
Old dog tray no. 2
Without music., J. Andrews was located at 38 Chatham St. from 1853 to 1859., Parody of: Old dog tray / Stephen Collins Foster., "Our readers have all, doubtless, read, or heard a great deal about the good qualities of 'Old Dog Tray'. One Story is well enough to believe until the other is told; and so it is in the present case, for by the following ditty it will be seen that 'Old Dog Tray' is not that kind, that gentle, that faithful friend, we have heretofore been led to believe.", Type ornament border., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Old dog tray.

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