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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: Bobbin' around on p. 2, Keemo! Kimo! on p. 3, and My Mary Anne on p. 4.
Ornamental border on t.p.
Autograph of Stephen C. Foster 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.: FS42.539.
Musical bouquet ; no. 1009.