“Mexicali Rose”
“Mexicali Rose”
- Description (Brief)
- This sheet music is for the song “Mexicali Rose” that was written by Helen Stone and composed by Jack B. Tenney. The sheet music was published by M.M. Cole Publishing Company of Chicago, Illinois in 1923. The red cover features an illustration of a young woman dancing, and an inset photograph of Bing Crosby, who featured the song in his performances and records. The song was about a man comforting his “Mexicali Rose” who he had to leave for a time.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- sheet music
- date made
- 1923
- associated person
- Crosby, Bing
- publisher
- M. M. Cole Publishing Co.
- place made
- United States: Illinois, Chicago
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 12 1/4 in x 9 1/4 in; 31.115 cm x 23.495 cm
- ID Number
- 1983.0424.037
- accession number
- 1983.0424
- catalog number
- 1983.0424.037
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- Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Sheet Music
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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