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Publisher:
Whitney-Warner Publishing Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13 3/4 in x 10 3/4 in; 34.925 cm x 27.305 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: Michigan, Detroit
Date made:
1902
Description (Brief):
This sheet music is for the song “Hiawatha,” that was written and composed by Neil Moret. The Whitney Warner Publishing Company of Detroit, Michigan published the sheet music in 1902. The black cover has a central illustration of seated Indian woman. The song became extremely popular in the United States during the early 20th century, helping to set off a trend of “Indian songs.”
Location:
Currently not on view
ID Number:
1983.0424.089
Accession number:
1983.0424
Catalog number:
1983.0424.089
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-7477-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_670943