| Creator |
Tucker, Henry, 1826?-1882. cmp |
| Contributor |
Bowers, E. lyr |
|
Warren, Charles W., fl. 1859-1872, stereotyper. |
|
Firth, Son & Co., publisher. |
| Title |
Dear mother I've come home to die : song and chorus / words by E. Bowers ; music by Henry Tucker. |
| Publisher |
New York : Published by Firth, Son & Co., 563 Broadway ; Brooklyn : Sawyer & Thompson |
| Publisher |
N.Y. New York. 1864 |
| Publisher |
N.Y. Brooklyn. 1864 |
| Date |
[1864?], c1863 |
| Physical Description |
[2], 3-5, [1] p. (4 p. of music) ; 34 cm. |
| Notes |
First line of text: Dear mother, I remember well the parting kiss you gave to me |
|
First line of chorus: Call sister, brother to my side |
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For high voice and piano, with chorus refrain. |
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"To Mrs. Wm. E. Doubleday, Brooklyn L.I." |
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Publication date based on date in advertisement. |
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Verses 2-3 printed as text on p. 5. |
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Advertisement: Popular vocal and instrumental music published by Firth, Son & Co., no. 1, 1864, last page. |
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"Warren, Stereotyper, 43 Centre, N.Y." |
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Price mark 3 1/2 is printed in an 8 pointed star on t.p. |
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Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War. |
| Subject |
Songs (High voice) with piano. |
|
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano. |
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Popular music -- United States -- To 1901. |
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War songs -- United States. |
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Soldiers -- Family relationships -- Songs and music. |
|
Death songs. |
| Geographic subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music. |
| Printer |
Warren, Charles W., fl. 1859-1872, stereotyper. |
| Printer |
Firth, Son & Co., publisher. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts| Rare| Sheet Music Dear 11377.F |
| Accession number |
11377.F |
