"When I Grow Too Old to Dream"

Description:

This sheet music is for the song “When I Grow Too Old to Dream,” with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Sigmund Romberg. It was published by Robbins Music Corporation in New York, New York in 1935. The cover features an inset image of American singer and actor Nelson Eddy, who recorded this song on Victor record 4285.

Publishing Date: 1935

Recording Artist: Eddy, NelsonPublisher: Robbins Music Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York

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Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Mildred Hunter

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.0021.51Accession Number: 1986.0021Catalog Number: 1986.0021.51

Object Name: sheet music

Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 29.21 cm x 21.59 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-294b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1331187

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