“Virginia Rose Bud”

Description:

This sheet music is for the song “Virginia Rose Bud” as part of a collection of “Ethiopian Melodies.” The music was published by E. Ferrett & Company of Philadelphia in the middle of the 19th century. Ethiopian melodies were songs that were part of the culture surrounding the blackface performances in minstrel shows that were popular at this time.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

Subject: African American

Subject:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1983.0227.07Accession Number: 1983.0227Catalog Number: 1983.0227.07

Object Name: sheet music

Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 14 in x 11 in; 35.56 cm x 27.94 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-9932-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_670733

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