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

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THF212513 / Music Sheet, "He'd Have to Get Under--Get Out and Get Under, to Fix up His Automobile," 1913
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THF212518 / Music Sheet, "He'd Have to Get Under--Get Out and Get Under, to Fix up His Automobile," 1913 / back cover
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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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Composed by Maurice Abrahams, lyrics by Grant Clarke and Edgar Leslie, published by Maurice Abrahams Music Co., New York, New York.

Collection Title

Research Center Music Collection

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

87.6.7.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 13.625 in
Width: 10.625 in

Inscriptions

Additional text on front cover reads: AL. JOLSON'S TERRIFIC HIT! / HE'D HAVE TO GET UNDER-- / GET OUT AND GET UNDER / (TO FIX UP HIS AUTOMOBILE)
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