Our engine on the hill / words by Charles Rhoades ; music by G. T. Evans
Creator
Evans, George T. 1837-1876 Composer Rhoades, Charley Lyricist Eastman, Harrison, b. ca. 1823 Engraver Monumental Engine Co. No.6 (San Francisco, Calif.) Dedicatee Edward Bosqui & Company Printer
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Description
For voice, chorus (SATB) and piano. Caption title. "Edward Bosqui & Co., Printers, 517 Clay Street, S.F."--ill. t.p. "Written and respectfully dedicated to the Members of Monumental Engine Co. No.6."--ill. t.p. Cover illustration: fire engine engraved by Eastman. First line of text: Come laddies and draw up your chair. First line of chorus: Our engine that's hous'd on the hill. Additional verses printed as text on p. 5. Publisher's advertisement on p. [6]. Record created as part of the California Sheet Music Project. Bound: No Variant: No Illustrated cover: No Advertisements: No California Historical Society.
Type
image
Format
Wood engravings.
Extent
1 score (5, [1] p.) : ill. ; 28 x 36 cm.
Identifier
csm_cubanc_54_1_00166173
Subject
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano Songs with piano Fire engines--Songs and music Fire fighters--California--San Francisco--Songs and music Fire engines & equipment--1868 Wood engravings
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