"I've Told Every Little Star"

Description:

This sheet music is for the song “I’ve Told Every Little Star,” with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Jerome Kern. It was published by T. B. Harms Company in New York, New York in 1932.

"I've Told Every Little Star" was featured in the musical, Music in the Air, with lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Jerome Kern. Music in the Air opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre on November 8, 1932.

The cover art for this sheet music was made by American artists Benjamin “Jorj” Harris (1904-1957) and Georgette Harris (1902-1963). The couple was known for their airbrush art and Art Deco style.

Publishing Date: 1932

Lyricist: Hammerstein II, OscarComposer: Kern, JeromePublisher: T. B. Harms Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York

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Credit Line: Gift of Roger B. White

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.0315.12Accession Number: 1986.0315Catalog Number: 1986.0315.12

Object Name: sheet music

Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0749-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_682045

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