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Col. Hyatt's military polka [graphic]. By Jno. R. Sweeney; T. Sinclair's lith. Phila.
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Contributor
Sweeney, John R., composer.
Sinclair, Thomas S., ca. 1805-1881, printer.
Lee & Walker, publisher.
Title
Col. Hyatt's military polka [graphic]. By Jno. R. Sweeney; T. Sinclair's lith. Phila.
Publisher
Philadelphia: Lee & Walker 722 Chesnut St
Date
c1864
Physical Description
1 print: lithograph, color.
Description
Sheet music cover containing a view of cadets drilling in front of the Pennsylvania Military Academy, relocated from Wilmington, Delaware in 1862. One troop stands at attention as another group mans a row of cannons. A large flag pole rises from behind the multi-storied academy building that is adorned with a cupola and portico. Also shows a white picket fence surrounding the grounds. The academy, founded as the Bullock School for Boys in 1821, relocated from Wilmington, De. to Chester, Pa. in 1868 and operated as the Pennsylvania Military College 1892-1966. The institution was reincorporated as Widener University in 1979.
Notes
Dedication: Respectfully dedicated to the cadets of the Penna. Military Academy West Chester, Pa.
Not in Wainwright.
Price printed on recto: 5.
Philadelphia on Stone
POSP 281
Johns Hopkins University: Levy Collection Box 044, Item 037
Subject
Pennsylvania Military Academy (West Chester, Pa.)
Cadets -- Pennsylvania -- West Chester.
Military training -- Pennsylvania -- West Chester.
Genre
Lithographs -- Color -- 1860-1870.
Sheet music covers -- 1860-1870.
Printer
Lee & Walker, publisher.
Location
Johns Hopkins University| Special Collections at the Sheridan Libraries. | JHU Levy Collection Box 044, Item 037
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Philadelphia on Stone Digital Catalog
Johns Hopkins University | Special Collections at the Sheridan Libraries
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