"Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! The Prisoners Hope," 1864
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Artifact Overview
Composed by George F. Root during the Civil War, this song expresses the hopes of an imprisoned Union soldier. The song's melancholy verses give way to the chorus of "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!" -- signaling the oncoming liberators and the time when the prisoner will return to his beloved home. It became a popular song during the war.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1864
Subject Date
1864
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Music composed by George F. Root; published by Root & Cady, Chicago, Illinois. Cover illustration by Copcutt-Williams.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
69.145.322
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 13.875 in
Width: 10.75 in
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