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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 made:
United States: New York, New York
Date made:
1918
Description (Brief):
<p>This sheet music is for the song “Mickey.” The lyrics were written by Harry Williams and the music was composed by Neil Moret. The song was adapted from Mack Sennett’s $500.00 Photoplay “Mickey” and was respectfully dedicated to Mabel Normand. This sheet music was published by the Watterson, Berlin, & Snyder Company of New York City in 1918. The cover features an illustration of Mabel Normand as Mickey astride a horse. The illustration 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
ID Number:
1983.0424.030
Accession number:
1983.0424
Catalog number:
1983.0424.030
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-0840-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_670844