Farewell my Lilly dear: plantation melody

Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864

Christy's Minstrels (performer)
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)

31735061828657

as sung by Christy's Minstrels ; written & composed by Stephen C. Foster.
For voice and piano, with duet refrain.
Ditson acquired Firth's catalog in 1867 and remained at this address until 1876. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro.
Copyright statement is repeated on p. [3]
Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5.
"Wakelam."
Price mark 3 in five-pointed star.
The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p.
First line of text: Oh! Lilly dear, it grieves me.
First line of chorus: Farewell forever to old Tennessee.

eng

1 score ([3], 4-5, [1] p.) ; 34 cm.

Oliver Ditson & Co.

Boston (277 Washington St., Boston)

notated music

Popular music--United States--To 1901
African Americans--Songs and music
Love songs--United States
Slavery--United States--Songs and music
Vocal duets with piano

United States

University of Pittsburgh

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