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Description and Notes
composed by Stephen C. Foster.
Originally for voice and piano with duet refrain; arr. for voice and piano, with 3 part chorus refrain.
The Musical bouquet was published by Charles Sheard at 192 High Holborn, London, from 1855 until 1899. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson.
Advertisements in bottom margins: Christy's Minstrels' songs, with choruses, in the Musical bouquet on p. 2, Christy's Minstrels' songs in the Musical Bouquet on p. 3, and Cheap & elegant musical presents on p. 4.
Ornamental border on t.p.
Autographs of Stephen C. Foster and Edwin P. Christy are reproduced on t.p.
First line of text: Soft be thy slumbers.
First line of chorus: Gentle slumbers o'er thee glide.
Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS42.537.
Musical bouquet ; no. 1009.