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Catalog Number |
B2015.08.02 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Sam, the Old Accordion Man |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Sheet music for the song "Sam, the Old Accordion Man," words and music written by Walter Donaldson, dated 1926. The three-page score is for piano and voice with a ukulele arrangement. The drawing on the front cover depicts an old man, who is seated outdoors, playing the accordion while two people are dancing. There is a paddleboat in the background. The work is described as a "Novelty Fox Trot Song." The front cover also includes the text "Featured by / the LANE / SISTERS" with a photograph of two women. The inside front cover includes an excerpt from "Honolulu Moon," by Fred Lawrence and the back cover contains ads for other Feist sheet music. The score was published by Leo. Feist Inc., New York. |
Material |
Paper |
Date |
1926 |
Dimensions |
W-9.25 L-12.187 inches |
Search Terms |
Music Music sheet covers Musicians Racism |
Subjects |
Music Music sheet covers Musicians Racism |