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., 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., H. De Marsan is listed at 54 Chatham St. in New York City directories for 1861 to 1864. Firth, Pond & Co. was at 547 Broadway from 1856 until 1862., De Marsan kissing cupids border., "Music to be had of Firth, Pond & Co. 547 Broadway.", 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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Publisher dates based on research by the American Antiquarian Soc. from city directories, same-title publications in hand, textual references, and/or matching borders & fonts., Without music., Advertisement: A. W. Auner's Card and Job Printing Rooms, Tenth and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa., 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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Without music., Charles Magnus is listed at 12 Frankfort St. in New York City directories for 1861 through 1867., Colored, lithographed headpiece: Magnus 198. Cf. Library Co. of Philadelphia, American song sheets., 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; arr
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composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "S.C. Foster's admired songs & ballads sung by the Christy Minstrels.", Advertisement: S.C. Foster's songs & ballads in the Musical bouquet, nos. 377-2535 on t.p., Title page illustration: caricature of an Afro-American and 2 flags., 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.: FS205.54., Musical bouquet ; no. 2453.
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Under the willow she's sleeping; arr
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composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "S.C. Foster's admired songs & ballads sung by the Christy Minstrels.", Advertisements: Selected gems of the Christy's Minstrels' songs, with choruses, nos. 662-2815 on t.p. and Cheap & elegant musical presents on p. 4., Title page illustration: caricature of an Afro-American and 2 flags., First line of text: Under the willow she's laid with care., First line of chorus: Fair, fair and golden hair., Musical bouquet ; no. 2453.
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Under the willow she's sleeping; arr
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sung by Buckley's Serenaders with the greatest success ; written & composed by [S.]C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., Joseph Williams was at these addresses from 1862 until 1868. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Advertisement: List of new & popular songs published by Joseph Williams on p. [8], "Price 2/6.", 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.: FS205.938.
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Under the willow she's sleeping; arr
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composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "S.C. Foster's admired songs & ballads sung by the Christy Minstrels.", Advertisements: The sequel to the popular and touching song Come home father ... and S.C. Foster's songs & ballads in the Musical bouquet, nos. 377-2535 on t.p., Title page illustration: caricature of an Afro-American and 2 flags., 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.: FS205.55., Musical bouquet ; no. 2453.
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Under the willow she's sleeping; arr
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composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "S.C. Foster's admired songs & ballads sung by the Christy Minstrels.", Advertisements: Selected gems of the Christy's Minstrels' songs, with choruses, nos. 662-3495 on t.p., Braham's songs & duets in the Musical bouquet on p. 2, Sir H.R. Bishop's songs in the Musical bouquet on p. 3, and Cheap & elegant musical presents on p. 4., Title page illustration: caricature of an Afro-American and 2 flags., 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.: FS205.539., Musical bouquet ; no. 2453.
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Under the willow she's sleeping; arr
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composed by S.C. Foster., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at this address from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., "S.C. Foster's admired songs & ballads sung by the Christy Minstrels.", Advertisements: S.C. Foster's songs & ballads in the Musical bouquet, nos. 377-2535 on t.p., Sir H.R. Bishop's songs in the Musical bouquet on p. 2, Braham's songs & duets in the Musical bouquet on p. 3, and Cheap & elegant musical presents on p. 4., Title page illustration: caricature of an Afro-American and 2 flags., Autograph of Stephen C. Foster reproduced 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.: FS205.538., Musical bouquet ; no. 2453.
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