Music Sheet, "Little Bo-Peep Has Lost Her Jeep," 1942
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Artifact Overview
Love and romance in automobiles did not stop during World War II. They just took a seat in an army jeep. In this comic song, "Bo-Peep" loses her jeep twice. First her soldier boyfriend must return to base. When he returns, he unwisely lets her drive. She speeds through town and crashes. Bo-Peep has lost her jeep again.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1942
Subject Date
1942
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Composed by Jerry Bowne and Frank DeVol and published by Peer International Corporation, New York City
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.187.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in.
Width: 9 in.
Inscriptions
Front cover:
Little Bo-Peep has lost her Jeep / by JERRY BOWNE / and FRANK DE VOL / PEER INTERNATIONAL CORP. / SELLING AGENTS / SOUTHERN MUSIC PUB. CO., INC. / 1619 BROADWAY NEW YORK, N.Y.
Handwritten on cover: Laura / Twyman
Back cover:
STANDARD SELECTIONS BY / HOAGY CARMICHAEL / LAZYBONES / Rockin' Chair / Lazy River / Georgia On My Mind / JUDY / Moon Country / (Is Home To Me) / SOUTHERN MUSIC PUB. CO. INC. 1619 BROADWAY, N.Y. / COPIES MAY BE SECURED AT YOUR LOCAL DEALER
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