For voice and piano. ; Caption title. ; "W. Sharp & Co. Lith." ; Facsimile signature of L. V. H. Crosby on the cover in red ink. ; Color lithograph of the Harmoneons performing in blackface. Depiction of 4 African American men and 1 African American woman seated outdoors playing instruments. The names of each performer is written above the name of the character they are portraying. ; Verses 2-4 printed as text at bottom of page 3. ; Unnumbered page is a cover page for "Your Blessing Dearest Mother or the Soldiers Farewell" by T. H. Howe, published in 1861 by Oliver Ditson & Co. (Boston).
Songs with piano Blackface Stereotypes (Social psychology) Racism in language Love--Songs and music Minstrel music African Americans--Songs and music Lithography, American--19th century--Specimens Sheet music. (aat)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Sheet Music Entertainment Minstrels 1800's G-H T6 22 The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
This collection forms part of the Jay T. Last collection of graphic arts and social history, which was donated to the Huntington Library by Jay T. Last in 2005 as a gift in progress. The bulk of the sheet music was transferred to the Library between 2010 and 2019.
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