For voice and piano. ; Musical Bouquet favorite American Melodies sung by Christy's Minstrels. ; Caption title. ; Title page illustration includes an eagle, lute and two flags. ; Signature of Edwin P. Christy stamped on cover. ; Listing of Henry Russell and S. C. Foster's songs printed at the bottom of pages 2-4. ; "J. Allen , 20 Warwick Lane, Paternoster Row."
Songs with piano Minstrel music Stereotypes (Social psychology)--United States Popular music--United States--To 1901 Slavery--United States--Songs and music African Americans--Songs and music Death songs Sheet music. (aat)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Sheet Music Entertainment Minstrels 1800's Christy T4 20 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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