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Covers and programs for theatrical performances and musical scores from the late 19th century, highlighting cultural entertainment themes.

Over the Hills to Sunlight Town -, Over the hills to Sunlight Town, Additional, Over the hills and away. First line of song., 1899., Boston. Publisher, Louis H. Ross & Co. Songs, Man-woman relationships, Sexual attraction., 8 p.; 36 cm
Over the Hills to Sunlight Town -, Over the hills to Sunlight Town, Additional, Over the hills and away. First line of song., 1899., Boston. Publisher, Louis H. Ross & Co. Songs, Man-woman relationships, Sexual attraction., 8 p.; 36 cm
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Dance card - Armistice Ball. Dance Programme
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Coquelicot-waltz (Lord's law), partition title page, by O. Métra after vasseur.
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The song of the Liberty Bell, 1898. Additional titles include 'Ding, dong. rang out the liberty song' (first line of chorus) and 'There was tumult in the city' (first line). Issued in New York by publisher Sol. Bloom, the score extends to 1 score (4 pages) and measures 31 cm. Themes include the Liberty Bell, the United States Declaration of Independence, and waltzes, depicting a grandparent and child
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Callahan's Gang, 1893. This score includes the title 'Ev'ry morning to the river working all day long' and features the chorus beginning with 'Hard coal, soft coal, charcoal and coke; we dump it in the car before they make it smoke.' It is also known by the uniform title 'Woolen stocking.' Issued in 1893, the score was published by Wm. A. Pond & Co. and the Chicago Music Company, with a physical extent of 1 score (6 pages) measuring 34 cm. The themes of the piece revolve around coal miners
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London Types, William Nicholson, 1898 book Koetsier on Voorplat and a mill with the initials W.H. On the back slat. Book with fifteen texts including sonnets written and illustrated by William Ernest Henley with twelve lithographs by William Nicholson. paper. cardboard. linen (material) letterpress printing folk costume, regional costume
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The Terra-Cotta Guide to Chicago G. H. H. American 1893 View more. The Terra-Cotta Guide to Chicago. G. H. H. (American, active 19th century). 1893. Lithograph. Prints
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Dixie Doodle, Weir, M. (composer), Weir, M. (lyricist), P. P. Werlein & Halsey, New Orleans, 1862., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Soldiers, Confederate States of America, Songs and music, Confederate States of America, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music
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The waybackers.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters
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A bird in a gilded cage., - 'She's only a bird in a gilded cage.' (first line of chorus), - 'The ballroom was filled with fashion's throng.' (first line), 1900, New York, Shapiro, Berstein & Von Tilzer, 1 vocal score (3 p.) ill. ; 28 cm., Wealth, Moral and ethical aspects, Young women, Waltzes, Regret, Death & burial
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New Hall's Magic Saleratus makes bread making easy. , Women, Kitchens, Food, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Cleg Kelly, 1895 - 1911, 1896, Publishing industry, Posters, American
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A musical score titled 'While the Leaves Came Drifting Down,' published in 1898 by the Kansas City Talking Machine Co. It features themes such as fortune telling, gypsies, betrothal, waltzes, and man-woman relationships, including desertion. The score consists of 6 pages and measures 35 cm in size
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She was bred in old Kentucky, 1898, New York, Publisher, Jos. W. Stern & Co., 1 score (6 p.); 35 cm, Songs, Death, Kentucky, Love, Mothers and daughters, Reminiscing, Bittersweet, Betrothal, Man-woman relationships., First line of chorus 'She was bred in old Kentucky.', First line 'When a lad, I stood one day by a cottage far away.'
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Scribner's for January. Penfield, Edward, 1866-1925. text. Posters. 1903. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. United States, Authors, American, Fox, John, 1863-1919
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Motion picture record, Vol. 6, no. 34. text. Periodicals. 1929-08-24. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Motion pictures
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The Storrs & Harrison Co, Painesville, Ohio, The Company, Ohio, catalogs, perennials, Painesville, nursery stock, Darwin tulips, nurseries, horticulture, The cover of the Storrs and Harrison Companys Autumn Catalogue No. 3 from 1919 showcases a circular arrangement of blooming tulips, highlighting the beauty of Darwin tulips with various vibrant varieties. A label prominently displays the price and offer for these tulips, indicating a selection for both casual gardeners and horticultural enthusiasts. The background features subtle designs and text that identify the company and its location in Painesville, Ohio, reflecting the period's aesthetic and the significance of floral cultivation in early 20th-century gardening.
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page from a song book of songs 'Chansons Vedettes' sung by Lys Gauty, Tino Rossi, Jean Tranchant and Betty Diam
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The Celebrated Oxygenated Bitters.
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Songs of Jamaica by Claude McKay; page signed by the author for Arthur Schomburg.. 1912. Title pages, Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. Jamaica, McKay, Claude, 1890-1948
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Not the sort of girl I care about,' a musical score published in 1898 by Boosey & Co. The title is complemented by two 'There are girls of every station with a liking for flirtation' and 'Well, she rises with the lark.' The score consists of 12 pages and measures 34 cm. It explores themes such as interpersonal relations, betrothal, musicals, and man-woman relationships. The place of publication is New York
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A woman intervenes by Robert Barr , Books
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Stirring times in Austria, described by Mark Twain in Harpers March 1898 issue. By Edward Penfield, 1866-1925, artist.
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Spring-time bells, 1900. Additional, Ding along-ding, sweet bells of spring. First line of chorus When winter melts into the springtime and old nature's youth is renewed., 1900., New York; Chicago. Publisher, M. Witmark & Sons. Subjects include songs, seasons, bells, spring, and nature., 1 score (6 p.); 31 cm
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The old rocking chair that stands in the attic, 1892. Additional, 'The form that I loved now passed from my vision, a dear, sainted Mother, who sat in that chair.' First line of chorus 'What fond recollections it brings to my mind, a form that I loved now passed from my vision; a dear, sainted mother who sat in that chair.', 1892., Brooklyn, N.Y. Publisher, E.E. Newell. Themes include songs about death, mothers, nostalgia, and home., 1 score (6 p.); 36 cm
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Lyrics of love & nature by Mary Berri Chapman , Roses, Poetry, Books
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Mr. Bailey-Martin by Percy White , Earth, Mirrors, Books
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The home road : for medium voice with piano accompaniment ,. Graupner and early Boston Musical Scores plus Boston Music Hall Ephemera
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Cyclone galop, Front cover. 1887. Sheet music covers, Portraits. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
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The Castle Square march : Two step for pianoforte ,. Graupner and early Boston Musical Scores plus Boston Music Hall Ephemera
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Longfellow; The Lansdowne Poets, Book Cover
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Gazette of good tone. Art - Modes & Frivolités, No. 9 - 1921, 4th year, Lucien Vogel, 1921 magazine Episode no. 9, November 1921, by Gazette du Bon Ton, consisting of a cover, eight sections with text and illustrations and eight loose prints. The following fashion designers participated in this part: Beer, Doeuillet, Lanvin, Paul Poiret, Camille Roger, Vionnet and Worth. paper letterpress printing fashion plates
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Sweet, Sweet Love' is a musical piece issued in 1899. It is published by M. Witmark & Sons in New York and Chicago. The song features the first line of the chorus and an additional title that begins with 'There's a story that never grows old.' The publication spans 6 pages and measures 35 cm. The themes of the song include love and waltzes, reflecting aspects of life and relationships
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The white wampum, by E. Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake) , Indigenous peoples, Books
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Jackson square 5¢ cigars. text. Posters. 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Posters, American
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Motion picture record, Vol. 5, no. 16. text. Periodicals. 1928-04-21. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Motion pictures
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My loved one is waiting for me, Fish, C. Van W. (composer), Pettee, W. E. M. (arranger), Fish, C. Van W. (lyricist), J. G. Richards & Co., Cleveland, 1885., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano, Man-woman relationships, Songs and music, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
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LITERATURA GRIEGA. SIGLO III. LONGO DE LESBOS. Escritor griego. "LES PASTORALES DE LONGUS" o "DAPHNIS ET CLOE". Traducción de Jacques Aymot. PORTADA. Editada en París en el año 1934.
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The Lakewood series, a collection of posters from the publishing industry, issued between 1895 and 1911 in America
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Stonewall Jackson's midnight review, grande marche, Viereck, J. C. (composer), 1863., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Piano music, Arranged, Marches (Piano), Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863, Songs and music, Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863, Death and burial, Songs and music, Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music
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Longley's Restaurant and Coffee House Longley's Gourmet Dining. 1963. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division
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She was bred in old Kentucky, Additional, She was bred in old Kentucky., First line of chorus When a lad, I stood one day by a cottage far away., 1898, New York, Publisher, Jos. W. Stern & Co., Songs, Death, Kentucky, Love, Mothers and daughters, Reminiscing, Bittersweet, Betrothal, Man-woman relationships, 1 score (8 p.); 35 cm
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Some Sweet Day,' 1898. Additional, 'Some day the silver lining clouds which darkle now.' 1898., New York. Publisher, Hamilton S. Gordon. Songs, Future life, Advice., 1 score (6 p.); 35 cm
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Cover of the song 'Some Day I'll Go Back,' published in 1899 by The S. Brainard's Sons Co. The cover features decorative elements typical of the time, with the title prominently displayed. The song's themes focus on separation, longing, and connection to one's homeland, particularly reflecting the experiences of Irish immigrants. The dimensions of the publication are noted as 6 pages, measuring 32 cm. The cover design includes artistic illustrations related to the song's nostalgic theme
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Boston Royal Rooters souvenir card with lyrics to 'Tessie' , Souvenirs, Songs, Sports spectators, Baseball. Michael T. -Nuf Ced- McGreevy Collection
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Captain Bill Nash.
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Title page design by Cecil Aldin, The Black Puppy Book. Date: 1909
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English Society, George Du Maurier, Harper & Brothers Publishers New York. Penfield, Edward, 1866-1925. text. Posters. 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. United States, Authors, English, Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896
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Oh, Such a Business' (1899). Additional, 'Oh! Last week my friend Levinski took a partner named Rosinski.' First Line of Song 'Oh! such a business, oh! such a business, in my head I got a dizziness, from such a business.' First Line of Chorus 'Oh! such a business.' Issued in 1899, the work was published by M. Witmark & Sons in New York and Chicago. It is categorized under songs, specifically humorous songs about Jews in the United States. The document consists of 6 pages and measures 36 cm
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Cover of the sheet music for 'Kentucky Babe,' published in 1896. The title appears prominently, alongside additional titles such as 'Fly away, fly away Kentucky Babe' and 'Skeeters am a hummin' on de honeysuckle vine.' The piece is published by White-Smith Music Publishing Company in Boston and New York. The score consists of 6 pages and measures 31 cm, featuring themes relevant to African Americans, Kentucky, banjos, lullabies, and schottisches
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I want yer, ma honey,' published in 1895 by T.B. Harms & Co. in New York. This song features themes of sexual attraction and includes the first lines of the chorus as well as lyrics referencing a banjo. The score consists of 1 score (6 pages) measuring 35 cm
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Palmer Cox's famous brownie books , Fairies, Books
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I'se on de way, Wurzel, (composer), Wurzel, (arranger), Root & Cady, Chicago, 1864., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with piano, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Participation, African American, Songs and music, War songs, United States, Slaves, Emancipation, United States, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
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John McVicar (born 1940) is a British journalist and convicted one-time armed robber who escaped from prison. In the 1960s, he was an armed robber who was tagged "Public Enemy No. 1" by Scotland Yard. He was apprehended and given a 23-year prison sentence. He was paroled in 1978. He is portrayed in a biographical film 'McVicar' (1980), by singer Roger Daltrey.
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By the author of ... The rejuvenation of Aunt Mary.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters
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The title page of a humorous song titled 'O, Mrs. O'Flarity, what did you mean by that,' issued in 1892. The page includes text about a character named Pat Casey who got married, along with a mention of the aftermath of a night filled with whiskey, beer, and wine. There are repeated lines such as 'O, Mrs. O'Flarity, what did you mean by that' and 'Look Missis O'Flarity, you sat down upon my hat.' The publication details indicate it was published by M. Witmark & Sons in New York. The score extends to 6 pages and measures 36 cm
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Tips on tipping - a useful guide as to who you should tip, when you should tip, what you should tip, how much you should tip. Oh yes, and WHY you should tip... Date: 1933
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Tramping with tramps.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters
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Simpson's In-The-Strand Grand Divan Tavern. 1963. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division
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Sign for the ancient hand-pulled Rope Ferry across the River Wye, Symonds Yat in the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Herefordshire.
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Magic poster - Houdini's Startling Expose of Chicago's Fake Medium