Details
Contributor Jarvis, Charles composer.
Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 5-1886, printer.
Blake, George E., 1775-1871, publisher.
Title Blake’s collection of popular marches composed and arranged for the piano forte. [graphic] / P.S. Duval lithr.
Publisher Philadelphia: Published by G.E. Blake, No. 13, So. Fifth Street
Date c1839
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph; 36 x 27 cm. (14 x 10.5 in.)
Description Sheet music cover containing a scene showing the volunteer militia company of Light Artillery Corps Washington Gray's marching down the 400 block of Chestnut Street. The four lines of men follow their officer who follows the military band. The men pass the Philadelphia Bank building (400-408, built 1836), the United States Bank (420, built 1819-1824 as Second Bank of the U.S.), and neighboring buildings, including the business with partially visible signage for Henry Por.... Also shows a street lamp, a man walking on the sidewalk in front of the United States Banks, and two figures on the top of the stairs to that financial institution. The Washington Grays established an armory at 8th and Chestnut 1837-1838.
Is referenced by Wainwright 31
Notes Inside cover title: The Washington Gray's new grand march & quick step : arranged for the piano forte by Charles Jarvis
Includes sheet music.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 59
Free Library of Philadelphia: Sheet Music 11707
Subject Philadelphia (Pa.). Washington Grays.
Military parades & ceremonies -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Banks -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 400 block.
Genre Lithographs -- 1830-1840.
Sheet music covers -- 1830-1840.
Printer Blake, George E., 1775-1871, publisher.
Location Free Library of Philadelphia.| Music Collection. | FLP Sheet Music 11707