The Harry Von Tilzer Dance Folio

The Harry Von Tilzer Dance Folio

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Description
This song book The Harry Von Tilzer Dance Folio Number 5, was published by the Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing Company of New York, New York around 1900. The cover advertises the folio as “containing arrangements for the piano of the latest and most popular music of the day, arranged by Alfred J. Doyle.” The red and white cover features a small photo of Harry Von Tilzer at the bottom. Folios like this contained 40 piano compositions, usually without the lyrics, at a cheaper price than buying them individually.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
song book
publishing date
ca 1900
publisher
Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing Co.
place made
United States: New York, New York
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in x 12 in; 25.4 cm x 30.48 cm
ID Number
1982.0005.15
accession number
1982.0005
catalog number
1982.0005.15
Credit Line
Gift of Florence Gerhard Casper
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Sheet Music
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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