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De United States Hotel

Creator:
M. G. Bisbee, J. E. Gould
Location:
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Origin Date:
1863
Materials:
paper
Item ID:
71.2009.083.0241
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Sheet Music

Description

This is a piece of sheet music for the song, “De United States Hotel.” The cover is plain with the title printed in black and white lettering at the center. “By One of De Boardahs” is printed below the title. The text is surrounded by decorative scroll detailing. Publishing information is printed near the bottom of the cover. 1 score (5 p.) For voice and piano with SATB chorus. Additional verses printed as text on p. 5. First line of text: Ise took rooms for de season. First line of chorus: Oh! hi O. Dinkum darkey de Souf trash can't afford. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum.