Music Sheet, "He'd Have to Get Under--Get Out and Get Under, to Fix up His Automobile," 1913

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Artifact Overview

Early automobiles were often unreliable and needed frequent maintenance. Some motorists were able to make roadside repairs--preparing themselves for inevitable breakdowns by carrying tools and supplies. In this song a faulty engine interrupts a young couple's romantic intentions.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sheet music

Date Made

1913

Subject Date

1913

Creator Notes

Lyrics by Grant Clarke and Edgar Leslie. Music by Maurice Abrahams. Published by Maurice Abrahams Music Co., New York, New York. Artwork by E. H. Pfeiffer.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

00.4.885

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 13.625 in
Width: 10.625 in