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New York and Coney Island Cycle March Two Step, By E. T. Paull
In collection
From the Smithsonian Collection
This two step depicts bicycling as a modern, heterosocial form of entertainment. Both men and women are riding on the wide avenue depicted on the front cover. |
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Physical Description |
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Sheetmusic. Lithograph by A. Horn and Company, Richmond, VA. Cover shows men and women riding bicycles along a wide promenade, with insets of Coney Island attractions. There is a circle of little bicyclists riding round the outside of the page, and the names of many cycle manufacturers including: Columbia, Stanley Victor, Rambler, Senith, Monarch, Cortland, Stearns, and Dauntless. Also listed on the cover are the following: Chicago, Ill., National Music Co. New York Crown Music Co. Chicago, Ill., F. J. A. Forster Co. Chicago Ill., Fred J. Hamill. Toronto, Can., Canadian-American Music Co. Ltd. Published by E. T. Paull Music Co. 46 West 28th Street, New York. Copyright 1896 by E. T. Paull.
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Details |
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Illinois, New York, Virginia
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Credit: | NMAH, Archives Center |
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History |
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Transportation is such a part of people's daily lives that music reflects the changing transportation scene. Popular music reflected the increasing popularity of bicycling in the late 19th century.
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