I'd choose to be a daisy (2 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Music obtained at Firth, Pond and Co. (1); publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. Sung by G. C. Glendale, at Bryants' Minstrels, Mechanics' Hall, 472 Broadway, N.Y.; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan fountain border. 24.5 x 16.4 cm., Variant: c. Music procured of Firth, Pond and Co. (1); adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.J Magnus (2). Letter paper; single-line border; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 247c, col. 20.4 x 12.7 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] with 2nd adv: Ten illustrated Songs. Letter paper; double-line border; hdpc. Magnus 255a, col. 20.5 x 12.6 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 487b, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
Our Union the gift of our fathers I (3 vs. and chor. with music) Air: Red, White and Blue. Headed: "National Songs Issued By The Loyal National League"; written for the great Sumter Mass Meeting, at Union Square, April 11th, 1863; by Alfred B. Street; issued from the Offices of the Rebellion Record, 441 and 448 Broadway, New-York. 25 x 17 cm.
Hope whispers me, when summer comes (3 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan musical instruments border, col. 25.1 x 16.4 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 635; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border, col. 24.9 x 15.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above; with COURAGE, MOTHER, I AM GOING on recto.] 24 x 15.6 cm.
Of Cape May parties you have heard, while some Tacony have preferred (7 vs. and chor.) Air.—Teddy the Tyler. Headed: "Zieber's Popular Editions"; as sung by Mr. Charles Jenkins. T. o. border. 23.7 x 15.4 cm.
On the limb ob an oak sat a jolly old crow (3 vs. and chor.) Sung nightly with shouts of applause, by Charley White, at his Opera House, 49 Bowery, N.Y.; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 15.8 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 291a, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
We are a band of brothers united (4 vs. and chor.) By Wm. C. Marion., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 22 x 9.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.3 x 14.8 cm.
Oh! the home we loved by the bounding deep (3 vs.) Words and music by James D. Clark; music published by Oliver Ditson (2); obtained of Berry and Gordon; print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 23.5 x 15 cm.
Yes, let me like a soldier fall (2 vs.) 2nd song: "We stand here United"; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 23.2 x 13.8 cm.
Oh, what's de matter darkies (4 vs. and chor.) As sung by the "Keystone Quartette." at teh Kossuth Exchange, 7th St. ab. Chestnut; publ. Zieber. T.o. border with ornamental corners. 25.2 x 12.4 cm.
For many years we've waited (3 vs. and chor.) Words by Mrs. M. A. Kidder; music by Wm. B. Brad- bury., Variant: a. Cop: 1865, Wm. B. Bradbury, DN.J.; [sold by] Wm. B. Bradbury (2); publ. Auner (5). A-J border; eagle. 23.2 x 14.2 cm., Variant: b. [Without names of author and composer;] with excla- mation pointatend of title; sung at the raising of the Old Flag over Fort Sumter, April 14th, 1865; music obtained of Wm. B. Bradbury (1); publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 22.2 x 13.7 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] De Marsan military cupid border. 25.1 x 15.5 cm., Variant: e. With exclamation point at end of title; cop: 1865, Wm. B. Bradbury, DN.J.; music publ. by Wm. B. Bradbury (2), and obtained of him; publ. Johnson and Co. 18.9 x 10.4 cm., Variant: f. From Bradbury's "Golden Censer". Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 61, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: g. [As above;] with adv: Ten illustrated Songs [publ.] Magnus (1). Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 62, col.; wreath surrounding title with motto "E Pluribus Unum". 20.3 x 12.8 cm., Variant: h. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 62a. 20.4 x 12.6 cm., Variant: i. [Without names of author and composer;] sheet no. 984; Sung at the raising of the "Old Flag" over Fort Sum- ter, April 14, 1865; music obtained of Wm. B. Bradbury (1); [publ.] Partridge (2). T. o. border. 20.7 x 14.2 cm.
Stand to your guns, my hearts of oak (2 vs.), Variant: a. With 6-line stanza headed "Patriotism" below text; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 25.5 x 16 cm., Variant: b. [Without exclamation point in title;] sheet no. 991; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 25.1 x 14.2 cm.
Don't you cry, so, Norah, darling (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Title: "Norah, Darling, Don't You Cry!"; Music ob- tained at Firth, Pond and Co. (1); publ. Auner (address im- perfectly printed). A-J border. 22.5 x 14.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1507; publ. Wrigley (3). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 15.5 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 2513f, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
Fly to the South, come fly with me (5 vs.) Air—"Fly to the Desert." [Signed] M.F.Q., Variant: a. Printed on double-sheet; title on first page headed: A Southern Song; Richmond, 1861; text on third page. 15.2 x 10 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with embossed border on first page. 16.1 x 9.9 cm., Variant: c. [As above, without embossed border;] with flag in red and blue on first page. 15.4 x 10 cm., Variant: d. Printed on double-sheet; first page headed "Privately Printed"; Baltimore, 1862; text on second and third pages; 1st song dated Richmond, May 3, 1861; 2nd song: "Reply", dated Baltimore, May 28, 1861. Red ink; solid border in red; flag in red and blue on first page; seal above each text. 20.2 x 12.5 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 2156, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
Your attention I ask for a while (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. As sung by Ashcroft; publ. Boyd (2); advs: 10,000 Songs for sale, Boyd's Novel Exchange, and 2,000 Plays for sale. T. o. border. 20.7 x 11.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without "The" in title;] sheet no. 1057; written by Harry Bloodgood; music at Olive [sic] Ditson's and Co.; publ. Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.3 x 14.4 cm.
I'm a broken-heart butcher-boy (7 vs. and chor.) As sung by Tony Pastor., Variant: a. Print. Auner (5). A-J border. 21.8 x 16 cm., Variant: b. With "broken-hearted" in first line; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 25.7 x 16.2 cm., Variant: c. [First line as above;] [publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24 x 16 cm.
When the moon with glory brightens (3 vs. and chor.) Words by M. J. Million., Variant: a. Music by P. B. Isaacs; obtained from the Publishers, Firth, Son and Co.; sung nightly, for weeks, with brilliant effect, by C. J. Lockood [sic] of Wood's Minstrels; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24.2 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Maiden, Wilt Thou Roam?"; [without Words;] Air: When I saw sweet Nelly home. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 214, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.5 x 12.6 cm., Variant: c. [As above;] sheet no. 1117; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE OLD HOUSE AT HOME and STRIKE THE HARP GENTLY on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. Music by P.B. Isaacs; music obtained from Firth Son and Co.; sung by C.J. Lockwood of Wood's Minstrels; sheet no. 1230. Wrigley Ethiopian border. 22.4 x 15.2 cm.
The moon had clim'd the highest hill (4 vs.) Sheet no. 306; publ. Wrigley (1); [with THE DRUMMER OF ANTIETAM on recto.] Wrigley horned imp border. 24.7 x 15.7 cm.
Jeff Davis was a hero bold, you've heard of him, I know (6 vs. and chor.) [By Henry Tucker.], Variant: a. Music obtained at the Music-Store of Wm. A. Pond and Co.; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25.5 x 16.3 cm., Variant: b. With period after "Jeff"; sheet no. 1338; music pub- lished by Wm. A. Pond and Co.; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 24.5 x 14.9 cm.
What is home without a mother (3 vs.), Variant: a. Title: "What is Home Without a Mother"; by Alice Hawthorne [Septimus Winner]; music obtained at Firth Pond, and Co. (2); publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 24.5 x 16.2 cm., Variant: a.1. [As above;] no imprint. T.o. border. 23.5 x 15 c.m., Variant: b. Title: "What is Home Without a Mother?" ; with Home in first line; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Cir- culars, Billheads, etc. T. o. border; mother with four children. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: c. By permission of the publishers, Messrs. Lee and Walker; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 78, bronze; publ. Magnus. 20.5 x 13 cm., Variant: d. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 84, bronze; publ. Magnus. 20.7 x 13 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 199', col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.7 cm., Variant: f. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 215, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.2 x 12.5 cm., Variant: g. Title: "What is Home Without a Mother,"; sheet no. 175 Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23.8 x 15.3 cm.
Oh, Columbia, the gem of the Ocean (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 22.3 x 11.9 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"; publ. Auner (1). Flag. 20 x 11.3 cm., Variant: c. With "and" in place of "And"; publ. Auner (2). A-J border; floating hemisphere with flag and motto: Our Country. 23.9 x 14.3 cm., Variant: d. Title: "Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean"; written and composed by David T. Shaw; arranged by T. A'Becket; publ. Auner (2). A-J border; eagle with flag. 24.5 x 15.3 cm., Variant: e. With "and" in place of "And"; publ. Auner (5). A-J border; eagle with flag. 23.5 x 14.9 cm., Variant: f. [Publ.] De Marsan (2). De Marsan musical instruments border. 25.1 x 16.3 cm., Variant: g. With"and" in place of "And"; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 24.8 x 14.9 cm., Variant: h. Title: "Roth, Weiss Und Blau", and first line begin- ning: "O Columbia, Perle der Lander"; [publ.] De Mar- san (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 26.2 x 17 cm., Variant: i. Publ. Johnson (2). A-J border; floating.hemisphere with flag and motto: Our Country. 24.4 x 15.1 cm., Variant: j. With "and" in place of "And", and exclamation mark at end of title; with 3 chors.; print, and publ. Johnson (2). 20.1 x 11.2 cm., Variant: jk. [Without chors.;] with title: "Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean; publ. Johnson (2); adv: You will save 25 per cent. T.o. border; Liberty holding flag and anchor. 21.2 x 11.7 cm. (cropped), Variant: k. [Without chors.;] with title: "Columbia The Gem Of The Ocean"; adv: You will save 25 per cent, by getting your printing done; print. Johnson (3). T. o. border; eagle with banner on which is printed Johnson's address. 23.2 x 14.9 cm., Variant: l. With "and" in place of "And"; and first line beginning: O Columbia, Perle der Lander; [publ.] Magnus (1); adv: Magnus ' Ornamental and Glorious Union Packet. Letter paper; double-line border; hdpc. Magnus 211, col. 20.5 x 11.6 cm., Variant: m. [Publ.] Magnus (2).. Letter paper; single-line border; hdpc. Magnus 203, col. 20.5 x 12.7 cm., Variant: n. Print. Senseman(2). T. o. border; sailor nailing flag to mast. 23.1 x 11.3 cm., Variant: o. As sung by the Star Company, at the Grotto Concert Saloon, Seventh ab. Chestnut Street; print. S. Loag; publ. Warren (6). A-J border; flag. 25.2 x 14.9 cm.
At a shop in Cranbourn Alley, where they hangs goods in and out (8 vs.) Air.—John Thomas. Sheet no. 758; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 25 x 15.5 cm.
Oh, I am afraid and weary (3 vs. and chors.) Air.—Who will care for Mother now. By the Dock St. Bard; cop: Guyer and Schaefer; Sole Agency, 231 Dock Street, Philadelphia; adv: Get the Song, The Exempts.; with Charles Bender's imprint added on side. T. o. bo
It was on one fine morning for soft recreation (10 vs.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.4 x 15.4 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15 cm.
Squeak the fife and beat the drum (6 vs.), Variant: a. With last two verses headed "Encore Verses"; publ. Auner (2). A-J border; horse-drawn cannon and mounted soldiers on parade. 24.5 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, col. 25 x 16.2 cm., Variant: c. With last two verses headed "Encore Verses"; as sung by Mrs. Barney Williams and Mrs. Florence, through- out the States; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border; marchers carrying banners in a parade. 23.5 x 15 cm.
Way down beside Francisco Bay (4 vs.) Air: The Girl I left behind me., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 26 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 435; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 25 x 16 cm.
Phoebe, dearest, tell, oh! tell me (3 vs.), Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.5 x 15.7 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan kissing cupid border. 26 x 16.4 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 961; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.3 x 15.5 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 1467d, One of 21 unique song sheet border designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
Some- body's curting [sic] somebody (3 vs.) Adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2)., Variant: a. Letter paper; blue ink; hdpc. Magnus 213a, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.4 x 12.5 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] hdpc. Magnus 231, col.; publ. Magnus (1). 20.3 x 12.8 cm.
In the marble halls I sit (3 vs. and chor.) By John C. Cross, and sung by Chester H. Smith., Variant: a. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24.8 x 16 cm.
When our Country needed men (2 vs. and chors.) Air: A Life on the Ocean Wave., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan flag border with central star, col. 25.3 x 16.6 cm., Variant: b. By Albert F. Dawson; sheet no. 805; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley flag border, stripes with starry top, col. 21.2 x 13 cm.
Sample image scanned from: Wolf 624b, One of 297 song sheet headpiece designs identified by Edwin Wolf in his bibliography, American Song Sheets, Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides Collection, 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Library Company of Philadelphia, 1963).
