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Lyricist:
Davis, Benny  Search this
Composer:
Conrad, Con  Search this
Robinson, J. Russel  Search this
Publisher:
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place date:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1920
Description:
<p>This sheet music is for the song “Margie.” The lyrics were written by Benny Davis and the music was composed by Con Conrad and J. Russel Robinson. The sheet music was published by the Waterson, Berlin, and Snyder Company of New York, New York in 1920. The cover has a white, blue, and black geometric design with a nature theme that is signed by Barbelle.</p>
<p>The cover art for this sheet music was made by American artist and designer Albert Wilfred Barbelle (1887-1957). With a prolific career spanning over forty years, Barbelle created cover art for sheet music and albums.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Janice Plowman
ID Number:
1982.0736.12
Catalog number:
1982.0736.012
Accession number:
1982.0736
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-c5cc-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_666784