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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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Oliver Ditson & Co. acquired these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisements: Thematic catalogue of popular songs published by Oliver Ditson & Co. on p. [2] and Catalogue number one. Choice catalogue of very popular music published by Oliver Ditson & Co., Boston, Mass. on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Henry Beyer, Elecrotyper & Stereotyper, 538 Broadway, N.Y.", Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.37.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Oliver Ditson & Co. acquired these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Classified list of choice piano music published by Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington St., Boston on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Henry Beyer, Electrotyper and Stereotyper, 538 Broadway, N.Y.", Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.34.
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Without music., J. Wrigley, publishers of songs, ballads, and toy books, conversation, age, and small playing cards, alphabet wood blocks, valentines, motto verses, and cut motto paper, &c.", J. Wrigley is listed at 27 Chatham Street in the New York City directories for 1861-1862 to 1863-1864 and in the directory for 1866-1867., Wrigley kissing cupids border--Cf. Lib. Company. Amer. song sheets., Publisher's no.: No. 724.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Oliver Ditson & Co. acquired these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Select list of choice music published by Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington St., Boston, & 711 Broadway, N.Y. on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Henry Beyer, Electrotyper & Stereotyper, 538 Broadway, N.Y.", Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.35.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Ornamental border on t.p., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.2., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 46.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Publication date based on date in advertisement., Advertisement: New and select vocal and instrumental music, no. 2, 1865, published by Firth, Son & Co., No. 563 Broadway, New York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Henry Beyer, Electrotyper & Stereotyper, 538 Broadway, N.Y.", Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.29.
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., W.F. Shaw was at this address from 1879 until 1882. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Selected catalogue of the best instruction and singing books on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., Price mark 4 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Firth, Son & Co. was in business from 1863 until 1866. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Ornamental border on t.p., Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p.., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.25., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 46.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Ornamental border on t.p., Price mark 2 1/2 in six-pointed star., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies).
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Publication date based on date in advertisement., Advertisement: New and select vocal and instrumental music, no. 2, 1865, published by Firth, Son & Co., No. 563 Broadway, New York on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Henry Beyer, Electrotyper & Stereotyper, 538 Broadway, N.Y.", Price mark 3 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.28.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Only p. 4 is numbered., "To Mrs. W.H. Whitney.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Oliver Ditson & Co. acquired these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Advertisement: Choice musical publications on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., "Henry Beyer, Electrotyper & Stereotyper, 538 Broadway, N.Y.", Price mark 3 1/2 in six-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.36.
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Under the willow she's sleeping
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written and composed by Stephen C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Reprint. Originally published: New York : Firth, Pond & Co., 1860., Oliver Ditson acquired these plates in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Title page illustration: woman crying at a grave., "J.H. Bufford's Sons, Lith., 490 Washn. St., Boston.", Price mark 4 in five-pointed star., The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair, and golden hair., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 720.32
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